Nucleic Acids and Proteins

Summarise what you know about this topic so far under the headings provided. You can draw diagrams or mind maps, or write short notes to organise your thoughts in preparation for the NCEA style essay question that follows. Use the points in the introduction and the hints provided to help you:

The structure of DNA and RNA HINT: Include the features of each molecule, their roles in the cell, and the base pairing rule.

Gene expression HINT: You should define and explain transcription and translation including key molecules and events.

Proteins HINT: Include reference to amino acids, bonds, protein structure, and denaturation.