Grade 12 Life Science | Paper 2 Exam Revision | DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis (CAPS/NSC)
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Grade 12 Life Science | Paper 2 Exam Revision | DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis (CAPS/NSC)
5 670 просмотров · 11 месяцев назад
Life Science and Geography (CAPS) и Smartprep
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Master DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis for Grade 12 CAPS or NSC — Paper 2 Genetics. Clear notes, clean diagrams, codon-table practice, and memo keywords to bank marks 🧬📚🚀
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What you will learn
🧬 DNA and RNA basics: nucleotide structure, base pairing rules A-T and A-U, antiparallel strands, DNA vs RNA table
🔁 DNA replication: semi-conservative model, enzymes helicase and DNA polymerase, leading vs lagging strand, replication fork
✍️ Transcription: DNA template → pre-mRNA in nucleus, RNA polymerase, complementary base pairing, mRNA editing basics
🧫 Translation: mRNA → polypeptide at ribosome, tRNA anticodons, peptide bond formation, start and stop codons
🧪 Using the codon table: read mRNA codons, not DNA or anticodons; quick steps to convert DNA to mRNA to amino acids
⚠️ Mutations and effects: substitution, insertion, deletion, frameshift; missense, nonsense, silent; protein function consequences
🌍 Applications and examples: sickle cell mutation and selection, lactose persistence, antibiotic resistance analogy
📝 Memo keywords: nucleotide, base pairing, semi-conservative replication, transcription, translation, codon, anticodon, peptide bond, frameshift, missense, nonsense
Exam technique — Paper 2
Show full working: DNA → mRNA → tRNA anticodon → amino acid sequence
Label directions where relevant: 5 prime to 3 prime
In mutation questions: name the mutation type, show before and after sequence, state protein effect
Codon table: always cite the mRNA codon; underline the start codon and circle any stop codon
For data questions: quote numbers or positions, then conclude with a clear statement that links to the hypothesis
How to use this video
Watch the lesson ▶️, pause at each question ⏸️, answer first ✍️, then mark with our checklist ✅ to maximise your score.
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