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Biology (GEN) 513
Unit 7 Gen- DNA and Protein Synthesis

TIME FRAME: 2 weeks
GRADE: 10
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL: 1
07.0 SCIENCE

07.0.4.9.3 -- Students will explain that the structure and function of cells depends on proteins, which are made of specific sequences of amino acids coded by the DNA, that are unique to each individual

07.0.5.9.4 -- Students will explain how evolutionary relationships among organisms can be inferred from DNA and protein sequences

07.0.6.9.10 -- Students will understand that modern molecular biology allows scientists to analyze, isolate and alter genes, and this ability helps scientists in the analysis and treatment of certain diseases.

08.4 SOCIAL STUDIES - ECONOMICS

08.4.1.9.5 -- Students will analyze how technological change can affect long-range productivity

08.4.3.9.2 -- Students will evaluate the effects of national policies (e.g., on trade, immigration and foreign investments, as well as fiscal and monetary policies) on the international exchange of goods, services and investments

09.0 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

09.0.2.9.1 -- Students will forecast trends in communications, production, transportation and the bio-related technologies, and project their potential impacts

09.0.2.9.2 -- Students will employ the input, process, output, feedback system model to their evaluation of technological impacts



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 aberations?



1. General structure of DNA and RNA
2. DNA replication (mechanics and evolutionary significance)
3. Transcription: process, RNA types and functions
4. Translation: process, requirements, resulting protein
5. Protein Structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
6. DNA Technology: Karyotyping, PCR, RFLP, Restriction Enzymes, Gel Electrophoresis, Recombination, Transgenetic organisms
7. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of genetic technologies




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,
6. Discussion/debate regarding the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic engineering technology.



1. DNA extraction



Objective/Subjective testing (40:60 percent)
Laboratory experiences - i.e. DNA extraction
Cooperative Activities
Class Discussions