UNIT 7 – MOLECULAR GENETICS
Tues, 1/4 – Fri, 1/21
Unit Objectives
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Identify the general characteristics of viruses and explain why they are not considered living.
Describe the lytic and lysogenic cycles of viruses.
Describe the general physical features of viruses.
Compare RNA and DNA viruses.
Identify and describe some common viral diseases.
Describe the basic characteristics of bacteria.
Compare three natural process of gene transfer in bacteria.
Describe the importance of plasmids.
Explain the concept of an operon and the function of the operator, repressor and co-repressor.
Explain the importance of regulatory genes.
Compare and contrast inducible and repressible operons. Give an example of each.
Describe the role of restriction enzymes in nature.
Understand how restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis are used to isolate DNA fragments.
Describe DNA cloning and how it can be used to induce bacteria to produce eukaryotic gene products.
Discuss the principles and importance of PCR.
Recognize some practical applications of recombinant DNA technology in biological research.
Understand the process of DNA sequencing, including DNA microarray assays, purpose of the Human Genome Project.
Explain the importance of RFLPS, RNAi, and SNPs.
Revised and reprinted with permission from Debbie Richards
Bryan ISD
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A (Tentative) Look Ahead . . .
Unit VII
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Monday, 1/10 – Debate Preparation in Library
Block Day (1/12, 1/13) – AP Lab 6A
Friday, 1/14 – Complete AP Lab 6A
Tuesday, 1/18 – Field Trip to MD Anderson
Block Day (1/19, 1/20) – Unit VII Free Response/Debate Planning
Friday, 1/21 – Unit VII Exam
Block Day (1/26, 1/27) – AP Lab 6B
Friday, 2/4 – AP Lab 6 Due
The Great Debate
 Mon, 1/24 and Tues, 1/25
Dr. Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference at Lone Star College Kingwood
 Thurs, 2/3
 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 Cost = $15.00
Biology AP Exam
 Monday, May 9 at 8:00 AM
 Recommended Study Guide: “Five Steps to a 5”
o Sign-Up sheet available for class order
o Approximate cost = $14.00
o Deadline for Class Order: Fri, 1/21
 Weekly Evening Review Sessions in April / Friday, 5/8 Hoppy Hour @ 5 for a 5! 