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Q4 2020-2021 - Cohort Model

Molecular Genetics
Student Checklist


Topic 1: Ethics in Genetics

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are some of the social, ethical, and legal implications of genetics and biotechnology?
  2. Explain some pros and cons for genetic research and testing.
Reading & Study Guide
Text p. ---
SG. p. ---
Activities
- Ethics in Genetics Handout (includes DNA history template)
Additional Information
- Should We Screen for Cancer Genes?
- The Ethics of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis 
- The Costs and Benefits of Treating Gene Defects 
- From the Cystic Fibrosis Gene to a Drug ​

Topic 2: DNA History & Structure

Guiding Questions:
  1. Explain the basic structure of DNA
  2. Describe the major milestones in DNA history.
Topic 2 Structure NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 268-278
SG. p. 84 #2, 4-7
Activities​
- DNA Structure Worksheets (ANS)
Assessments
None
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Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Structure
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- Video & Questions
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Topic 3: DNA Replication

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is a copy of DNA made?
  2. What steps, enzymes and molecules are involved in DNA replication?
Topic 3 NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 282-289
SG. p. 88 #1, 3-4
Activities​
- DNA & Replication Crossword (ANS)
- Replication Questions Worksheet (ANS)

Assessments
​- DNA Replication Drawing
Extra Practice
- Quizlet
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- Quizlet Diagram
​- SG p# 1, 3-4, p. 94 ​​

Topic 4: Transcription

Guiding Questions:
  1. What is the central dogma of biology?
  2. ​How does genetic information leave the nucleus?
  3. How mRNA is created and modified?
Topic 4 NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 312-324
SG. p. 99 #1-6
Activities​
- Central Dogma Handout
- Transcription Try These Questions (ANS)

Assessments
Extra Practice
- Transcription Video & Questions
- Quizlet
- Practice Quiz
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Topic 5: Translation

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is mRNA read by ribosomes?
  2. How is a polypeptide chain made from mRNA?
Topic 5 NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 325-328
SG. p. 101 #1-10
Activities​ 
- Bioman Activity (Answers will not be posted)
- Transcription & Translation Activity Questions (ANS)
Assessments
OPTIONAL Central Dogma Quiz
​OPTIONAL Central Dogma Project
Extra Practice
 - Quizlet Basics
- Quiz
- Transcription Quiz


Topic 6: Mutations

Guiding Questions:
  1. How can changes in DNA affect the final polypeptide?
  2. How can mutations occur?
Topic 6 NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 340-344
SG. p. 105 #1-5
Activities​ ​
- Mutations Worksheet (ANS)
Assessments
- Virtual Mutation Lab
Extra Practice
- Quizlet
​- Mutations Quiz
- Types of Mutations
- Practice Questions
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- Addition & Deletion Mutations

Topic 7: Control Mechanisms

Guiding Questions:
  1. How do the lac & trp operons regulate gene expression?
  2. How is gene expression regulated in prokaryotes & eukaryotes?
Topic 7 NT #1
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 322-338
SG. p. 103 #1-7
Activities​ ​​
- Control Mechanisms Worksheet (ANS)
- Key Differences between Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes (ANS)
Assessments
Extra Practice
- Operon Quizlet
​- Gene Control Quizlet
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- Lac Operon
- Trp Operon

Unit Review (skip #26) - Sample Answers Part 1 & Part 2

 Unit Test - Friday June 4th


Topic 8: Biotechnology

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is biotechnology used in society?
  2. How to PCR & RFLP work?
Topic 8 NT
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Reading & Study Guide
Text p. 376-384
SG. p. 116 #1-4
Activities​ ​​
Assessments
- Biotechnology Mini-Research Assignment
Extra Practice

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