Module/Week 8
Protein Synthesis
Recitation Media Piece
Protein Synthesis Objective
Create a clear and original labeled sketch representing the process of protein synthesis.
Recitation (the 50-minute activity) attendance is not required, but you are welcome to use that class time as office hours to ask your GTA questions, or study with classmates in 127 Weniger.
Assignment (due Sunday on Canvas)
Proteins are also discussed on the Genes & Proteins webpage:
Protein Synthesis Drawing
In this media piece you are making an original labeled drawing of protein synthesis. Sketch/draw the synthesis of a hypothetical protein fragment within a cell. This can be hand drawn or sketched digitally with a stylus/tablet, etc. Grading is based on clear content presented in an original manner, not on the quality of drawing skills. You can be creative as long as the assignment elements are included. Include the following labeled elements:
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cell
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nucleus
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cytoplasm
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amino acids
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the DNA sequence of GAT-AGT-GCA
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the corresponding mRNA sequence
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the specific amino acid sequence produced (mini polypeptide)
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ribosome (rRNA)
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tRNA
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nucleotides in a codon
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transcription
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translation
mRNA codon table
More on Protein Synthesis
If you would like to see another representation of protein synthesis, there is a video of a puzzle model on this module’s resource page.
Media Directions
Submitted to Canvas.
Upload your protein synthesis media piece to Canvas. Your work can be submitted as a PDF, a word document, captioned photos, or even a video. Multiple assignment formats are supported.
