Module  3.3 :Cell Physiology - DNA and Protein Synthesis

- Protein synthesis in biology and in life is often called "the central dogma". In order for all of the body systems that we will be learning about to function correctly, the proteins that comprise them must be created to exact measures. In this warm-up you will review some of the essential vocabulary associated with these concepts. 

Module 3.3 Warm-Up : DNA and Protein Synthesis Terms    

- Directions: Define the terms below. Explain their significance in roles related to protein synthesis and DNA replication. 

- Chromosomes 

- Chromatin (whats the difference between chromosomes and chromatin??) DRAW THIS (you may need to draw these in your "additional notes section)

- DNA

- mRNA

- tRNA

- rRNA

- Homologous Chromosomes  (DRAW THIS) 

- Centromere (DRAW THIS) 

- Sister Chromatids (DRAW THIS)

Essential Vocab: 

centrosome, centrioles, nucleus, nuclear envelope, nuclear pores, nucleoli, chromatin, DNA, mitosis, cytokinesis, protein synthesis, transcription, translation, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, codon, anticodon, extracellular matrix, cell differentiation

Module Objectives: 

3.1 – Describe the process of DNA replication and mitosis and explain the importance of mitotic cell division and how it relates to cancer.

3.2 – Describe protein synthesis and explain the difference and importance of each of the major nucleic acids.