Unit 5
DNA & Genes
Ch 11 & 13.2
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This unit covers DNA, genes & genetic recombination. You will need to read Ch 11 (pages 286-311) and Ch 13.2 (pages 348-356) in order to understand the lectures, labs & activities. Please do your best to stay on track.
Vocabulary for this unit includes:
Ch 11 (listed on page 311) - check on
1. DNA replication 2. double helix 3. nitrogen base 4. codon 5. messenger RNA 6. ribosomal RNA 7. transcription 8. transfer RNA 9. translation 10. chromosomal mutation 11. frameshift mutation 12. mutagen 13. mutation 14. point mutation
Ch 13 (listed on page 365) - check on
1. inbreeding 2. test cross 3. clone 4. gene splicing 5. genetic engineering 6. plasmid 7. recombinant DNA 8. restriction enzyme 9. transgenic organism 10. vector 11. gene therapy 12. human genome 13. linkage map
Drawings for this unit include: Unless otherwise stated, all drawings will be completed on a plain, white sheet of paper and turned in to the basket. All drawings must have the proper heading, be in color and be labeled appropriately.
Figure 11.1 on page. 288 - Copy & identify ALL of the four nitrogen bases, being sure to check your bonds (don't put a single bond if it is a double bond). - due in basket on
Figure 11.3 on page 290 - Please copy the figure and pay attention to who is bonding with whom. Also, make sure that you label the ABC's and copy the description using your own words. - due in the basket
Figure 11.6 on page 296 - This figure depicts (shows) the process of transcription which you will be quizzed on. Please copy the illustration and write the ABC's, paying attention to the base pairing. - due in the basket
Figure 11.7 on page 299 - Please copy the transfer RNA and explanation in your comp book.This will be important for the lab that you and your partner will be doing. - checked on
at the end of the period
Figure 11.10 on page 304 - You do NOT need to draw this figure. However, this figure will be the basis for one of your problem-solving labs. You need to look at the changes that occur and what the results are.
Labs for this unit include:
L18 - Mini Lab 11.1 on p. 289
L19 - 11.2 MiniLab - This is a "read-only" link. You have a copy that you can type your answers on shared with you in your "assignments folder".
L20 - Trans/Trans Lab - This is a "read-only" link. You have a copy that you can type your answer on shared with you in your "assignment folder".
Associated worksheets for this unit include:
DNA & Genes - Ch 11 w.s. Please copy the diagram on this worksheet and answer the questions in your comp book. Will be checked on.
11.2 From DNA to Protein - Please answer all questions on the w.s. in your assignment folder. This link is a "read only".
13.1-13.2 Genetic Technology - Please answer all questions on the w.s. in your assignment folder. This link is a "read only" copy.
Videos for this unit include:
James Watson on discovering DNA structure with Francis Crick.
Lectures for this unit include: (Please write a brief summary of any main points from the following series of presentations. - pay attention to the "presenter notes" area for special instructions about slides you do not need to copy. Please ignore due dates if they are not listed on our Blog page as well.)
DNA Structure & Replication - This lecture covers the structure of DNA and its discovery. It covers the semi-conservative nature of DNA replication as well.
DNA Transcription - this lesson covers the role of mRNA during transcription.
DNA Translation - this lesson covers transcription, translation & coding for amino acids. You will need this information for L20.
Mutations and sequencing - This lesson discusses mutations and what they do to the gene sequencing.
DNA fingerprinting - this lecture covers the human genome project and electrophoresis.
Genetic Engineering - this lesson covers genetic engineering and some of its beneficial uses.
Vocabulary for this unit includes:
Ch 11 (listed on page 311) - check on
1. DNA replication 2. double helix 3. nitrogen base 4. codon 5. messenger RNA 6. ribosomal RNA 7. transcription 8. transfer RNA 9. translation 10. chromosomal mutation 11. frameshift mutation 12. mutagen 13. mutation 14. point mutation
Ch 13 (listed on page 365) - check on
1. inbreeding 2. test cross 3. clone 4. gene splicing 5. genetic engineering 6. plasmid 7. recombinant DNA 8. restriction enzyme 9. transgenic organism 10. vector 11. gene therapy 12. human genome 13. linkage map
Drawings for this unit include: Unless otherwise stated, all drawings will be completed on a plain, white sheet of paper and turned in to the basket. All drawings must have the proper heading, be in color and be labeled appropriately.
Figure 11.1 on page. 288 - Copy & identify ALL of the four nitrogen bases, being sure to check your bonds (don't put a single bond if it is a double bond). - due in basket on
Figure 11.3 on page 290 - Please copy the figure and pay attention to who is bonding with whom. Also, make sure that you label the ABC's and copy the description using your own words. - due in the basket
Figure 11.6 on page 296 - This figure depicts (shows) the process of transcription which you will be quizzed on. Please copy the illustration and write the ABC's, paying attention to the base pairing. - due in the basket
Figure 11.7 on page 299 - Please copy the transfer RNA and explanation in your comp book.This will be important for the lab that you and your partner will be doing. - checked on
at the end of the period
Figure 11.10 on page 304 - You do NOT need to draw this figure. However, this figure will be the basis for one of your problem-solving labs. You need to look at the changes that occur and what the results are.
Labs for this unit include:
L18 - Mini Lab 11.1 on p. 289
L19 - 11.2 MiniLab - This is a "read-only" link. You have a copy that you can type your answers on shared with you in your "assignments folder".
L20 - Trans/Trans Lab - This is a "read-only" link. You have a copy that you can type your answer on shared with you in your "assignment folder".
Associated worksheets for this unit include:
DNA & Genes - Ch 11 w.s. Please copy the diagram on this worksheet and answer the questions in your comp book. Will be checked on.
11.2 From DNA to Protein - Please answer all questions on the w.s. in your assignment folder. This link is a "read only".
13.1-13.2 Genetic Technology - Please answer all questions on the w.s. in your assignment folder. This link is a "read only" copy.
Videos for this unit include:
James Watson on discovering DNA structure with Francis Crick.
Lectures for this unit include: (Please write a brief summary of any main points from the following series of presentations. - pay attention to the "presenter notes" area for special instructions about slides you do not need to copy. Please ignore due dates if they are not listed on our Blog page as well.)
DNA Structure & Replication - This lecture covers the structure of DNA and its discovery. It covers the semi-conservative nature of DNA replication as well.
DNA Transcription - this lesson covers the role of mRNA during transcription.
DNA Translation - this lesson covers transcription, translation & coding for amino acids. You will need this information for L20.
Mutations and sequencing - This lesson discusses mutations and what they do to the gene sequencing.
DNA fingerprinting - this lecture covers the human genome project and electrophoresis.
Genetic Engineering - this lesson covers genetic engineering and some of its beneficial uses.
