Short Answer DNA, RNA and Protein

Short Answer  Questions: 

This question is open book, open notes AND you may work on it with anyone you would like - myself, fellow student, tutor, etc BUT,

• your answers MUST be in your own words. 
• if  you use Chat GPT, you must use citations and references to give credit to the AI engine. (How to Cite Generative AI)Links to an external site.

DNA, RNA and Protein Question 1

Create a series of drawings that show

• • • • the process of copying DNA into RNA- this should be 2-3 drawings showing the process from start to finish. Make sure to label all of the important pieces of the puzzle including location in the cell, the RNA polymerase,  the DNA nucleotides, RNA nucleotides and 
      • Make sure to include the DNA nucleotide sequence, the mRNA sequence
      •  the process of copying mRNA into protein- this will also take 2-3 drawings  and require lots of labeling! Include the mRNA, including the nucleotides, the amino acids, the ribosome.

DNA, RNA and Protein  Question 2

Why are some mutations to the SARS-Cov2 virus essentially meaningless - make no difference in its ability to infect and reproduce? To answer this question you need to use the example mutation from the in class worksheet and explain how it applies to a virus mutating.

Why do some mutations to the virus lead to decrease in its ability to infect and reproduce? To answer this question you need to use the example mutation from the in class worksheet and explain how it applies to a virus mutating.