Lesson: Mutation and Gene Expression
How are genes related to protein structure, mutations and by what methods are gene expression regulated?
This is a "nuts and bolts" lesson that identifies how protein structure is related to the DNA of the gene. It goes on to stress the importance of order->shape->function, especially as it relates to mutations. This lesson also examines the factors which can influence how/when/why genes are expressed.
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Objectives and Vocabulary: #content
BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand common mechanisms of inheritance and protein synthesis. Key concepts include
i) use, limitations, and misuse of genetic information; and
j) exploration of the impact of DNA technologies.
Encode
Mutation
Insertion
Deletion
Substitution
Chromosome Disorder
Karyotype
DNA Technology
Forensic Identification
Genetic Engineering (human growth hormone, insulin, and pest- and disease-resistant fruits and vegetables)
Eugenics
Human Genome Project
Cloning
Warm Ups, etc:
Gene Mutation Exercise
Lecture Notes: #content
Activities, Assignments, Etc.
Diagrams - Proteins & Mutations
Mutation Bookwork-Read 8.7
1.-4. Define four key vocabulary terms
5. In the segment marked “Chromosomal Mutations” it describes three types of mutations. Identify what happens in each of these.
6. Apply question, bottom of page 240
7. Do Formative Assessments (#1-6) on page 241