Molecular Genetics: Student Checklist & Unit Planner
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Topic 1: Ethics in Genetics
Guiding Questions:
- What are some of the social, ethical, and legal implications of genetics and biotechnology?
- Explain some pros and cons for genetic research and testing.
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Topic 2: DNA History & Structure
Guiding Questions:
- Explain the basic structure of DNA
- Describe the major milestones in DNA history.
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Note Template
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Activities & Assessments
- History Worksheet
- History of DNA X-Word (In Class) - DNA Structure Worksheets (In Class) - DNA extraction mini-lab |
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Topic 3: DNA Replication
Guiding Questions:
- How is a copy of DNA made?
- What steps, enzymes and molecules are involved in DNA replication?
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Note Template
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Activities & Assessments
- Replication Scramble (In Class)
- Modelling Semi-Conservative Replication (In Class) - Replication Worksheet (In Class) - DNA Replication Drawing |
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Topic 4: Transcription
Guiding Questions:
- How does genetic information leave the nucleus?
- How mRNA is created and modified?
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Topic 5: Translation
Guiding Questions:
- How is mRNA read by ribosomes?
- How is a polypeptide chain made from mRNA?
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Topic 6: Mutations
Guiding Questions:
- How can changes in DNA affect the final polypeptide?
- How can mutations occur?
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Activities & Assessments
- Mutation Simulations (In Class)
- Mutations Worksheet - Virtual Mutation Lab (In Class) |
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Topic 7: Control Mechanisms
Guiding Questions:
- How do the lac & trp operons regulate gene expression?
- How is gene expression regulated in prokaryotes & eukaryotes?
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Topic 8: Biotechnology
Guiding Questions:
- How is biotechnology used in society?
- How to PCR & RFLP work?
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Note Template
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Activities & Assessments
- DNA Fingerprinting Activity (In Class)
- Biotechnology Assignment |
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