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Lesson and Activity
Lesson and Activity
Have you ever wondered why you look like your parents and why your hair is
blonde, brown or black?
Do you know what makes your biological characteristics different than those of your
friends, parents, and siblings?
How about mutation? Can this make you a superhero? This can be understood by learning
more about DNA.
Directions: Complete the table showing the comparison between DNA and RNA structures.
DNA
RNA
Guide Questions:
1. What are the three main components of DNA and RNA molecules?
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2. What are the differences between DNA and RNA based on their structures?
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PAIR ME UP!
Objective: Explain the complementary structure of DNA and RNA using a template.
Directions A: Identify and draw the complementary sequence of bases in the other strand
of DNA.
Direction B: Given the DNA code sequence below, identify the corresponding RNA code sequence and write
them side by side.
Guide Questions:
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