THE DNA MOLECULE (3 points)
· Describe the structure of the eukaryotic DNA
· Discuss the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA
· In eukaryotic cells, DNA and RNA synthesis occur in a separate compartment from protein synthesis. In
prokaryotic cells, both processes occur together. What advantages might there be to separate the processes? What
advantages might there be to have them occur together?

· Explain DNA replication
· Discuss the role of different enzymes and proteins in supporting DNA replication
· Describe 3 different types of DNA mutations and 3 different types of DNA repair mechanisms