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Activity 7.1—Genes and health
Activity 7.1–Genes and health
• You can use this template to summarise your findings in the
Discussion and Conclusion.
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• On the Bibliography slide include the details of any resources you
have used.
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Activity 7.1—Genes and health
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Genes and health—cystic fibrosis
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Activity 7.1—Genes and health
Genes and proteins
(What is a gene and what are its building blocks?)
(What subunits make up proteins?)
(How do genes relate to proteins and why are proteins so important?)
proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Genetic cause
(What is the genetic cause of cystic fibrosis? What
chromosome or gene is affected and what abnormal
protein is produced?)
proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Function of protein
(What is the function of the CFTR protein in a normal
person?)
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proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Effects on body
(How does cystic fibrosis affect the body? Outline the
problems with sweat glands, lungs and the pancreas.)
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proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Symptoms
(How does the defect in CFTR contribute to the
symptoms of cystic fibrosis?)
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proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Activity 7.1—Genes and health
Genes and health
(What is the link between genes and a healthy
organism?)
proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Conclusion
• What is the relationship between gene expression and proteins?
• What is the importance of protein production for maintaining and
repairing body tissues?
proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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Activity 7.1—Genes and health
Bibliography
• Enter details for any Internet sites you have used.
• Enter details for any books, encyclopedias, CD-ROMs etc.
you have used.
proteins | genetic cause | protein function | effects | symptoms | health | conclusion | bibliography
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