Students will explore how living things reproduce and pass on their traits. Topics include molecular genetics and gene expression, cellular reproduction, organismal reproduction and genetic engineering. Discussion will focus around the role of enzymes in DNA replication and protein synthesis will be stressed, as well as the flow of genetic information. Students will learn about key regulatory proteins involved in the cell cycle and their role in cancer. This unit has application in preparing interested students for Forensic Science.

Unit 6: Microgenetics - Study Guide

Unit 6: Microgenetics - Study Guide Key

Unit 6: Microgenetics - Vocabulary

Unit 6: Microgenetics - Practice Test

Unit 6: Microgenetics - Review

6.2 DNA Structure and Replication

Activity - DNA Discoveries

Activity - DNA Structure Rules

Student Notes - DNA Structure and Replication

Activity - DNA Structure

Activity - DNA and Replication

6.4 Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

Student Notes - Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

Activity - Codon Bingo

Activity - Simulating Protein Synthesis

6.6 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Student Notes - Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Internet Activity - Biotech and Genetic Engineering - learn.genetics.utah.edu