DNA

Objectives

By the time we are done with the unit you should be able to ...

  1. Compare the structures and functions of DNA to RNA.

  2. Construct a model for RNA Transcription and Translation. This includes...

    • Identifying the enzymes used in the reactions

    • Locating where and why they happen

    • Stating the three steps of each process

    • Building proteins from DNA models

  3. Construct a model for Cell Division. This includes...

    • Describing what happens to DNA as a cell divides

    • Explaining the process of mitosis and cytokinesis

    • Identify the phase of mitosis under a microscope

  4. Analyze a scientific study. Make a claim about that analysis and support it with evidence and reasoning.

Lectures

Nucleic Acids

DNA Structure and Replication

Mitosis

Mitosis - Splitting up is Complicated

Transcription/Translation

DNA, Hot Pockets and the Longest Word Ever

Activities

Activity #7

DNA & RNA

Activity #8

Transcription

Activity #9

Translation

Activity #10

Cell Division/Mitosis

Activity #11

The Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Cancer