Unit 2: Types of nucleic acids and their applications

Unit 2: Types of nucleic acids and their applications

Introduction

The following areas will be focused on in this unit of study:

  • Structure of the DNA
  • DNA replication
  • DNA profiling
Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

  • Describe the structure of DNA and RNA structures
  • Perform a DNA extraction
  • Differentiate between DNA and RNA
  • Describe DNA replication
  • Differentiate between translation and transcription and explain the two processes
  • Discuss DNA profiling and its applications
Unit 2 Instructions 
  • Access the link below to view the theory on nucleic acids (or review your course manual)
  • Complete the practical activity 1.2 on pages 7 – 8 of the module’s study guide
  • Record your reflections on the above activity in the SAME word document
  • Complete the practical activity 1.3 on pages 10 – 11 of the module’s study guide
  • Record your reflections on this activity in the SAME word document
  • Complete activity 1.4 on pages 16 – 18 in the SAME word document.