Biology Semester Two
Biology Semester Two
I. Introduction to Genetics
A. Karyotypes
B. Mendel and Basic Genetic Terms
F. Pedigrees
II. DNA
A. DNA structure
B. DNA replication
C. Watson and Crick
III. Protein Synthesis
B. Mutations
C. Enzymes and the Function of Proteins in the Body
D. Lorenzo's Oil
IV. Biotechnology
B. Cloning
C. Stem Cells & Stem Cell Research
D. Gel Electrophoresis and DNA fingerprinting
E. Amgen Biotechnology-Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence
V. Viruses and Bacteria
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
VI. Sustainable Living and Decision Making
A. Examining How We Live
B. Tragedy of the Commons and Rapa Nui
C. Making Smart Choices
VII. Ecosystems
B. Energy Flow (Food Chains and Food Webs) & Cycling of Matter (Biogeochemical Cycle)
C. Populations- Logistic and Exponential Growth Curves
D. Ecological and Symbiotic Relationships
E. Human Impact on the Environment
VIII. The Theory of Evolution
A. Darwin and Natural Selection
C. Speciation