Molecular genetics

Level 1: Everyone must do…

Activity 1: Structure of DNA

Use the interactive at http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/dna/ and answer the questions below.

Level 2: I would like you to try…

Activity 3: Extra Practice on DNA structure

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/dnarep/quiz.html

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0073383198/student_view0/chapter2/animation_quiz_-_dna_structure.html

Thing you may not know about DNA: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/dnathings/

Level 1: Everyone must do…

Activity 4: Transcription and Translation – Caught on Video!

(A) Watch the video on transcription and translation and seek the answers to the following questions as you watch the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28mgfg8nRT4

(B)  Visit this website: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/transcribe/

and try transcribing your own RNA and translating your own protein

Level 2: I would like you to try…

Activity 5: Extra Practice on Transcription and Translation

Visit the following URL and complete the exercise:

http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/anthropology/fuentes_lab/03_1/fuentes_3_1.html

Quiz yourself on translation:

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072507470/student_view0/chapter3/animation__how_translation_works.html

Activity 6: Headline about DNA
Padlet: http://padlet.com/wall/ujokq85xb4m7

For extra reading:

Genetic engineering:

http://www.abpischools.org.uk/page/modules/geneticengineeringnew/.cfm?coSiteNavigation_allTopic=1

Activity 8
Padlet:
http://padlet.com/wall/rb0olmecnl0q