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130 Unit 7 Gen- DNA and Protein Synthesis
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300 What is the mechanism of DNA replication and how does it relate to its structure?
300 What is the mechanism of transcription?
300 What is the mechanism of translation?
300 How is it that genetic disorders are a consequence of protein synthesis aberations?
400 1.  General structure of DNA and RNA
400 2.  DNA replication (mechanics and evolutionary significance)
400 3.  Transcription:  process, RNA types and functions
400 4.  Translation:  process, requirements, resulting protein
400 5.  Protein Structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
400 6.  DNA Technology:  Karyotyping, PCR, RFLP, Restriction Enzymes, Gel Electrophoresis, Recombination, Transgenetic organisms
400 7.  Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of genetic technologies
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500 Students in Biology will develop the ability to:
500 1. Differentiate between DNA and RNA,
500 2. Relate DNA structure to DNA replication,
500 3. Relate the DNA nucleotide sequence to the amino acid sequence of the protein product (codon),
500 4. Describe and discuss Transcription and Translation,
500 5. Laboratory activity - i.e., DNA extraction,
500 6. Discussion/debate regarding the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic engineering technology.
600 1. DNA extraction
700 Objective/Subjective testing (40:60 percent)
700 Laboratory experiences - i.e. DNA extraction
700 Cooperative Activities
700 Class Discussions