DNA, Heredity,
& Biotechnology
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Understandings
Students will understand that:
 Life continues because DNA is passed from one organism to another.
 The genetic code in DNA provides instructions for protein synthesis.
 The environment influences DNA and therefore the physical traits of organisms.
 Biotechnological methods allow humans to manipulate DNA.
Key Vocabulary Terms
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Genetics
Inheritance
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Trait
DNA
Double Helix
Nucleotide
Bases (A T C G U)
Gene (Code)
Chromosome
Template
Replication
RNA (m, t, r)
Transcription
Triplet code (Codon)
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Translation
Amino acids
Protein
Protein synthesis
DNARNAProtein
Geneamino acid
sequenceprotein
shapeprotein
function
Differentiation
Gene expression
Mutation (gene &
chromosomal)
Mutagenic agent
Genetic disorders
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Selective breeding
Biotechnological
methods
o Genetic
engineering
o Cloning
o Recombinant
DNA
o Restriction
enzymes
o Plasmid
o Gel
electrophoresis
o DNA
fingerprinting
State Lab: Relationships & Biodiversity
o Structural evidence
o Molecular evidence
o Chromatography
o Pigment
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Demonstrate understanding of key vocabulary through proper usage.
Compare DNA and RNA.
Arrange the levels of organization.
Replicate, transcribe, and translate using the base pairing rules.
Use the Universal Genetic Code Chart.
Sequence the events of the Central Dogma.
Explain the implications of mutations.
Explain and apply various biotechnological methods.
Examine and compare structural and molecular evidence to determine
relatedness.