DNA Replication DNA Replication Replace old cells Growth Repair cuts/ wounds Reproduction Why do cells need to divide? DNA must replicate, or make an exact copy of itself…

9.1 Transcription Central Dogma DNA RNA PROTEIN Transcription Translation Genes DNA consists of genes Each gene has a specific sequence (order) of nucleotides The order of…

Understanding RNA Ribonucleic Acid 1. Made of Nucleotides: A B C B. Phosphate Group A. Sugar (ribose) C. Nitrogen Bases 2. Rules for Base Pairing: 3. What is the function…

Slide 1 Transcription begins - Cell gets message that a protein needs to be made & a portion of DNA unwinds exposing the gene that needs to be copied. Transcription begins…

Slide 1   DNA mRNA 1.) Longer Shorter 2.) Thousands of millions of genes 1 gene 3.) Double stranded [ helix] Single-Stranded 4.) Bases- AGCT Bases AGCU [ U= Uracil] 5.)…