You will use the Molecular Workbench software to explore protein structure and the processes of transcription and translation.
The homepage of the molecular workbench software is: http://mw.concord.org/modeler/
You can run/install the software from that page. After you install and run the software, sign in and you should see a list of activities for my class. The protein structure activity is number 12. The DNA to Protein activities are the top two items. You should answer the questions throughout each activity and submit a report online to me at the end of each activity.
I would recommend the following order:
- Molecular Workbench – DNA to Proteins Part 1 (#1) = see how DNA codes for proteins
- Molecular Workbench – Four Levels of Protein Structure (#12) = gain a deeper appreciation for protein structure
- Molecular Workbench – DNA to Proteins Part 2 (#2) = see what happens to protein structure when you mutate the DNA
Due: Monday, 3/25/13
