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Unit 5: Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology
This unit will allow each student to:
a. gain a better understanding of the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation
b. gain a better understanding of how scientists are able to manipulate DNA and the various uses
this technology has developed
c. continue making proper scientific measurements and calculations
d. define and properly use all vocabulary
e. properly apply all terms and concepts in describing/explaining real world examples
f. make and interpret scientific graphs and diagrams
g. teach someone else the concepts discussed
h. practice proper laboratory safety
This will be accomplished by each student that is able to:
1. summarize the experiments leading to the discovery of DNA as the genetic material
2. diagram and label the basic structure of DNA
3. describe the basic structure of the eukaryotic chromosome
4. trace the process of DNA replication
5. summarize the role of the enzymes involved in DNA replication
6. explain how messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RNA are involved in the
transcription and translation of genes
7. summarize the role of RNA polymerase in the synthesis of messenger RNA
8. describe how the code of DNA is translated into messenger RNA and is utilized to synthesize a
particular protein
9. describe how bacteria are able to regulated their genes by two types of operons
10. discuss how eukaryotes regulate transcription of genes
11. summarize the various types of mutations
12. describe how selective breeding is used to produce organisms with desired traits
13. compare inbreeding and hybridization
14. assess the genotypes of organisms using a Punnett square test cross
15. describe how genetic engineering manipulates recombinant DNA
16. describe the process of separating DNA using gel electrophoresis and analyze a gel created
using this process
17. compare selective breeding to genetic engineering
18. summarize how genetic engineering can be used to improve human health
Textbook Reference – Glencoe Science: Biology
Chapter 12 – Molecular Genetics
Chapter 13.1, 13.2 – Genetics and Biotechnology
Key Terms
DNA, double helix, nucleosome, DNA polymerase, semiconservative replication, codon, exon, intron,
messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, RNA, RNA polymerase, transcription, transfer RNA, translation,
gene regulation, mutagen, mutation, operon; inbreeding, selective breeding, testcross, cloning, DNA
ligase, gel electrophoresis, genetic engineering, genome, plasmid, polymerase chain reaction,
recombinant DNA, restriction enzyme, transformation, transgenic organism Homework
Assignment and Grade Sheet
Unit 5
name _________________
period ______
Homework
Date DUE
Homework
Date Due
Read 12.1
Pick one…
Behind the Pages
3/18
Read 12.3
REAP
3/18
Homework
Date Due
Homework
Date Due
Read 13.2
Pick one…
Cornell Notes
Assessment ?’s 383 #10-22
Unpacking WS
Behind the Pages
Wed,3/18
Protein Synthesis 1A,1B
worksheet (JUST LIKE
THE QUIZ)
Do Both sides
In Class
Homework
Date Due
Homework
Date Due
Protein Synthesis 2A,2B
worksheet (JUST LIKE
THE QUIZ)
Do Both sides
Wed.,3/18
Unit 5 Test Review
Real Talk
Tues.,3/18
Score (10pts)
Score (10pts)
Score (10pts)
Score (10 pts)
IN CLASS
Score (10 pts)
Score (15 pts)
EQ’s (11)
*Transcription/Translation Quiz on Wednesday, 3/11(Go to Unit 5 on the blog and scroll to “Just Like the Quiz”)
*Mutation Quiz on Tuesday 3/17 (Go to Unit 5 on the blog and scroll to “Just Like the Quiz”)
*Last day to turn in HW for full credit is Wed., March 18
*Unit 5 Test on Friday, March 20
*HW worth only ½ credit on Friday, March 20