Module 06 Concept Assessment (Remotely Proctored)

This chapter focuses on the how DNA is replicated, as well as how the cell uses the DNA as a blueprint to produce all the proteins and other molecules necessary for life.  This idea is described as the central dogma of genetics, illustrated here:

Begin this module by viewing the following video on Transcription and Translation. TAKE NOTES! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN TO THIS PAGE ONCE YOU BEGIN THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS!

Focus on:

• why do we need proteins?
• the definition of a gene, DNA polymerase, transcription, translation
• the difference between DNA and RNA

What is a Protein?

From DNA to Protein