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1. DNA to Protein WebQuest
Introduction: In this WebQuest, you are a scientist researching DNA. You discover that DNA is
linked to the synthesis of proteins. You begin to look closely at the replication and protein
synthesis processes carried out by DNA. You publish your findings and are accredited with your
discoveries by the scientific community.
Task: By the end of this WebQuest, you will be an expert on the replication and protein
synthesis processes carried out by DNA. You will demonstrate your expertise knowledge
through a presentation on the processes. You can create your presentation with PowerPoint, by
making a movie, by making a song, by performing a skit, or creating a poster. Your presentation
will be given to the class and must contain all the necessary information to understand DNA
replication and protein synthesis.
Process:
A. Follow this link http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/builddna/. Click on “Start
Building” to build a DNA molecule and then in the reading on the home page, find the answers
to the questions below.
Build a DNA Molecule:
1.
What are the base pairing rules for DNA?
2.
How is DNA replicated?
3.
B. Follow this link http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/transcribe/. Click on “Click
here to begin” to transcribe a DNA sequence and translate it into a protein. Then answer the
following questions.
How is mRNA different from DNA?
1.
Write the amino acids used to assemble your protein in order below.
2.
Summarize the differences between transcription and translation regarding beginning material,
ending material, and location.
3.
C. Follow this link http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/firefly/ . Play the game and
read the material provided under the game. After doing so, describe what makes a firefly glow

2. using the following terms: RNA polymerase, LUC gene, Transcription, mRNA, Luciferase
enzyme, Ribosome, Translation, Amino Acids, Three dimensional, Luciferin, Oyxluciferin, and
Functional Luciferase Enzyme
Evaluation: Your evaluation will be based on the completion of this WebQuest, as well as your
presentation to the class, and a short quiz on DNA replication and protein synthesis. Your
presentation will graded by creativity, neatness/organization, and correct information.
Conclusion: Submit the completed WebQuest to my email, lewis482@marshall.edu, by Nov.
17th at 10:00 pm. Be ready for presentations to start Nov. 18th; we will take volunteers first and
then when we run out of volunteers, we will begin to randomly call on people. The quiz will be
given on Nov. 20th.
Online WebQuest link: http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=264636