Year 12 · SACE Stage 2

DNA and proteins

Practise DNA sequences, protein structure, gene regulation and DNA technologies.

Subtopics

Connect nucleotide structure, complementary strands and semi-conservative copying.

Interpret directional DNA, RNA processing and a supplied genetic code.

Relate amino-acid order and molecular interactions to protein roles.

Calculate rates and classify enzyme action from fixed data.

Calculate fixed rate changes and classify inhibition from supplied conditions.

Explain differentiation and environmental effects without changing every DNA sequence.

Predict sequence effects and distinguish somatic from germline changes.

Interpret amplification and fragment evidence with appropriate limitations.

Match each PCR component to its role and order the copying cycle.

Reason about vectors, editing and the evidence needed for useful applications.