Notebook #7 Vocabulary and Essential Questions for DNA Technology and Applications
NC Goal
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
Essential Questions
 Interpret how DNA is used for comparison
and identification of organisms.
 Summarize the process of gel
electrophoresis as a technique to separate
molecules based on size. Learn general
steps.
 Interpret or “read” a gel.
 Exemplify applications of DNA fingerprinting.
 Summarize how transgenic organisms are
engineered to benefit society.
 Generalize the applications of transgenic
organisms (plants, animals & bacteria) in
agriculture and industry including
pharmaceutical applications.
 Summarize the steps of bacterial
transformation.
 Evaluate some of the ethical issues
surrounding the use of DNA technology.
 Identify reasons for establishing the Human
Genome Project.
 Recognize that the project is useful in
determining whether individuals may carry
genes for genetic conditions and developing
gene therapy.
 Evaluate some of the science of gene
therapy (SCIDS, cystic fibrosis)
 Critique the ethical issues and implications of
genomics and biotechnology (cloning, stem
cell research, gene therapy, and genetically
modified organisms).
Vocabulary
Gel electrophoresis
Restriction enzymes
PCR
DNA fingerprint
Transgenic organisms
Genetic engineering
Biotechnology
Genetically Modified Organism
Genetic recombination
Plasmid
Ethics
Human genome project
Genomics
Gene therapy
vector
SCIDS
Stem cell research
Cloning
Genetic diversity
Tic Tac Toe
Create a crossword puzzle on
puzzlemaker.com and have
another Bio student solve it ___
Create a concept map that links
all vocab words ____
Complete the quizlet vocab quiz
3 times ___
Draw a comic strip that reviews
one goal above. ____
Outline Chapters _____ from
readings in class _____.
Create a foldable with
definitions ____
Create a 15 question quiz and
have another student take it
____
Create a model that illustrates a
goal above. ____
Create a song, rap, or poem
that includes all vocab words
___
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