The document describes the structure and function of DNA and RNA. It discusses how DNA is made up of nucleotides containing deoxyribose, phosphate groups and nitrogenous bases. DNA forms a double helix structure with base pairing between adenine and thymine and cytosine and guanine. RNA is similar in structure but contains ribose and uracil instead of thymine. The document outlines how DNA is replicated semi-conservatively and how genes are transcribed into mRNA and then translated into proteins with the help of tRNA and ribosomes.

1. Unit 2 – Mechanisms of Inheritance

2. Molecular Basis of Inheritance Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene Take A Tour (Can be found in the outbox)

4. Molecular Basis of Inheritance Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

5. Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

8. A Model of DNA Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

11. A Model of DNA Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

12. A Model of DNA Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

13. Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

14. Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

17. The Genetic Code Outcome 2-02 Describe the structure of a DNA nucleotide. Include: deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous bases. Outcome 2-03 Describe the structure of the DNA molecule. Include: double helix, nucleotides, base-pairing, gene

19. DNA Replication Outcome 2-04 Describe the process of DNA replication. Include: template, semi-conservative replication, role of enzymes Copying the Code: examining the evidence

25. DNA Replication Outcome 2-04 Describe the process of DNA replication. Include: template, semi-conservative replication, role of enzymes

29. RNA (ribonucleic acid) Outcome 2-05 Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use and location in the cell

30. RNA (ribonucleic acid) Outcome 2-05 Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use and location in the cell

32. RNA Transcription Outcome 2-05 Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use and location in the cell

34. RNA Transcription Outcome 2-05 Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use and location in the cell

38. Translation Outcome 2-06 Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis. Include: mRNA, codon, amino acid, transcription, tRNA, anticodon, ribosome, translation

40. mRNA Codons Outcome 2-06 Compare DNA and RNA in terms of their structure, use and location in the cell

45. Outcome 2-06 Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis. Include: mRNA, codon, amino acid, transcription, tRNA, anticodon, ribosome, translation

46. Outcome 2-06 Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis. Include: mRNA, codon, amino acid, transcription, tRNA, anticodon, ribosome, translation

47. Protein Synthesis Outcome 2-06 Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis. Include: mRNA, codon, amino acid, transcription, tRNA, anticodon, ribosome, translation

48. Protein Synthesis Outcome 2-06 Outline the steps involved in protein synthesis. Include: mRNA, codon, amino acid, transcription, tRNA, anticodon, ribosome, translation

59. Frameshift Mutations Outcome 2-07 Relate the consequences of gene mutation to the final protein product. Examples: point mutation, frameshift mutation

60. Outcome 2-09 & 2-10 Investigate an issue related to the application of gene technologies.

61. Outcome 2-09 & 2-10 Investigate an issue related to the application of gene technologies. Genetic Engineering

65. Outcome 2-09 & 2-10 Investigate an issue related to the application of gene technologies.

66. Outcome 2-09 & 2-10 Investigate an issue related to the application of gene technologies. Gene Splicing

74. Human Genome Project http://www.dnai.org/c/index.html Outcome 2-09 & 2-10 Investigate an issue related to the application of gene technologies.