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Topic plan · A-Level Biology 9700 · Topic 6

Nucleic acids and protein synthesis

The structure of DNA and RNA, semi-conservative replication, and transcription and translation.

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4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching

Lessons
4, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
4 with answer keys
Quiz questions
32 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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Nucleic acids and protein synthesis lab
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6.1The structure of nucleic acids
DNA and RNA are polymers of nucleotides.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 17 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2
6.1Semi-conservative replication of DNA
Before a cell divides, every DNA molecule in its nucleus is copied, accurately, during the S phase of interphase.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 17 marks8 MCQtab 3
6.2Transcription and translation
A gene is a stretch of DNA that codes for one polypeptide.		Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 18 marks8 MCQtab 4, tab 5, tab 6
6.2Gene mutations
Copying DNA is accurate but not perfect.		Mix-Pair-Share6 Q, 16 marks8 MCQtab 7

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