AP Biology—Unit 6
Molecular Genetics
Big Ideas 1, 2, 3, & 4
Name:
Molecular Genetics Objectives:
1. Explain how the structure of nucleic acids relates to their function of information storage and protein
synthesis.
2. Outline the process of DNA replication.
3. List in order the steps of protein synthesis and give the major purpose of each.
4. Transcribe and translate the “codes” from DNA to polypeptide and visa versa.
5. Explain how protein synthesis occurs and is regulated in a prokaryotic cell.
6. Explain several mechanisms of protein synthesis regulation in a eukaryotic cell.
7. Recognize various types of mutations and explain the effects they might have in a cell.
8. Summarize the important contributions of scientist in molecular genetics.
Great resource for this unit: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu
Bozeman Videos:
Genetics Preview
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/ap-genetics-preview
DNA & RNA—Part1
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/027-part-1-dna-rna
DNA & RNA—Part 2
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/027-part-2-dna-rna
Chi Squared Test
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/chi-squared-test
Gene Regulation
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/031-gene-regulation
Signal Transmission & Gene Expression
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/032-signal-transmission-and-gene-expression
Epigenetics
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http://www.bozemanscience.com/epigenetics
Day
1
Topic
DNA
Fruit Fly Count #1
Important Scientists
Homework
Fill Out Scientist Chart
for…Hershey/Chase,
Franklin, Chargoff, &
Watson/Crick
Meselson & Stahl Journal
Article
2
DNA & DNA Replication
Important Scientists
3
Meselson & Stahl
Protein Synthesis
4
Protein Synthesis
Fruit Fly Count #2
5
Protein Synthesis
Chi-Square Analysis
6
Protein Synthesis &
Scientist Quiz
Gene Expression
7
Gene Expressiono
Epigenetics
Mutations 1pp
Epigenetics Research
9
Epigenetics
Gene Expression
Gene Expression &
Mutations Quiz
Review
Start Unit 7
Unit 6 Test
Study for Gene Expression
& Mutations Quiz
Study for Unit 6 Test
10
11
Beadle & Tatum
Study for DNA & DNA
Replication Quiz
Protein Synthesis Practice
M&M Lab
Study for Protein Synthesis
and Scientist Quiz
Mutations 1pp—Due Day 8
Fruit Fly Lab
Bacteria & Virus Reading
Electronic Resources
Genetics Preview
DNA & RNA—Part I
DNA & RNA—Part II
Read
Mastering Biology—
DNA Replication
Tutorial
Chapter 16
Mastering Biology—
Protein Synthesis
Tutorial
Chi-Square Analysis
Chapter 17
Gene Regulation
Signal Transmission &
Gene Expression
Epigenetics
Chapter 18