. What are three differences between RNA and DNA?

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## Educational Content on RNA and DNA

### Questions

7. **What are three differences between RNA and DNA?**

7. **Where is DNA found in the cell?**  
   ___________________________________________________  
   **Where is RNA found in the cell?**  
   ___________________________________________________

8. **Name the three types of RNA. What is the function of each? Do they function in transcription, translation, or both?**

10. **What are the steps of transcription?**

11. **What are the steps of translation?**

12. **If this is the base sequence of DNA, what is the resulting amino acid sequence for the following mutations where mutations and insertions are _bolded_ and deletions are indicated with ____:**  

    **DNA Sequence:**  
    TAC GGC TCG GCG TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT

    **Mutations:**

    - **1st Mutation:**  
      TAC GGC TCG _GCG_ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT

    - **2nd Mutation:**  
      TAC GGC TCG G_GC_ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT

    - **3rd Mutation:**  
      TAC GGC TCG __ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT
    
    - **4th Mutation:**  
      TAC G_C_ ACG TCG GCG TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT

### Discussion

**What are the consequences of each of these mutations for protein structure?**  

This section invites students to explore how various mutations can affect protein synthesis and structure, understanding the critical role of DNA in heredity and cellular function.
Transcribed Image Text:## Educational Content on RNA and DNA ### Questions 7. **What are three differences between RNA and DNA?** 7. **Where is DNA found in the cell?** ___________________________________________________ **Where is RNA found in the cell?** ___________________________________________________ 8. **Name the three types of RNA. What is the function of each? Do they function in transcription, translation, or both?** 10. **What are the steps of transcription?** 11. **What are the steps of translation?** 12. **If this is the base sequence of DNA, what is the resulting amino acid sequence for the following mutations where mutations and insertions are _bolded_ and deletions are indicated with ____:** **DNA Sequence:** TAC GGC TCG GCG TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT **Mutations:** - **1st Mutation:** TAC GGC TCG _GCG_ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT - **2nd Mutation:** TAC GGC TCG G_GC_ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT - **3rd Mutation:** TAC GGC TCG __ TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT - **4th Mutation:** TAC G_C_ ACG TCG GCG TGC GAC ATT ACC ACT ### Discussion **What are the consequences of each of these mutations for protein structure?** This section invites students to explore how various mutations can affect protein synthesis and structure, understanding the critical role of DNA in heredity and cellular function.
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