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Biology (ACP) 511
Unit 9 - DNA and Protein Synthesis
TIME FRAME: 2 weeks
GRADE: 10
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07.0 SCIENCE
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What is the mechanism of DNA replication and how does it relate to its structure?
What is the mechanism of transcription?
What is the mechanism of translation?
How is it that genetic disorders are a consequence of protein synthesis aberrations?
How has the collaboration of multiple scientific teams resulted in the development of science theory such as DNA structure and function?
1. General structure of DNA and RNA
2. DNA replication (mechanics and evolutionary significance)
3. Transcription: Process (initiation, elongation, termination and associated enzymes), RNA types and functions, splicing of introns and exons
4. Translation: process (initiation, elongation, termination and associated enzymes), requirements, resulting protein
5. Protein Structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
6. DNA --> RNA --> Protein --> Trait
7. Control of Gene expression as applies to prokaryotic systems
Students in Biology will develop the ability to:
1. Differentiate between DNA and RNA
2. Relate DNA structure to DNA replication
3. Relate the DNA nucleotide sequence to the amino acid sequence of the protein product (codon)
4. Describe and discuss Transcription and Translation
5. Laboratory activity - i.e., DNA extraction
1. DNA extraction
Objective/Subjective testing (40:60 percent)
Laboratory experiences - i.e. DNA extraction
Cooperative Activities
Class Discussions
1. DNA Technology: Karyotyping, PCR, Restriction Enzymes, Gel Electrophoresis, Recombination, Transgenetic organisms
2. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of genetic technologies