Activity on Interactive Simulations
Understand DNA replication and transcription by interacting with animated simulations and quizzes.
Tools:
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DNA Replication Interactive Animation – BioMan Biology
https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/LifeChemgames/replicationinteractivepage.html
This interactive animation covers DNA replication and the enzymes involved, such as helicase, primase, DNA polymerase III, DNA polymerase I, and ligase. biomanbio.com -
Transcribe and Translate a Gene – Learn Genetics Utah
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/transcribe/
This tool allows students to simulate the process of transcription and translation, converting DNA sequences into mRNA and then into amino acid chains. Teach Genetics+1Learn Genetics+1
Instructions:
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Access both simulation tools using the links provided.
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Explore the animations and interactive features to understand the processes.
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Take notes on key enzymes and stages of each process.
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Complete the following tasks:
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Write a summary paragraph for each process (DNA replication, transcription).
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Create a comparison table for replication vs. transcription (enzymes, templates, products, location
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