CONCEPTS:
DNA Structure & Replication (CH 11) & Cellular Reproduction (CH 9)
The curriculum says students should know:
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Describe how cell reproduction contributes to repair and growth of an
organism.
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Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction.
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Arrange the stages of the cell cycle in sequence and summarize what
happens during each stage.
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Describe the structure of the chromosome.
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Summarize the major events that occur during each phase of mitosis.
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Compare benign and malignant tumors and explain how cancer treatments
affect cells.
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Summarize the experiments and conclusions that led to the discovery of
DNA as the hereditary material.
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Identify the three components of a nucleotide.
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Illustrate the arrangements of nucleotides in DNA molecules.
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Describe the process of DNA replication.
Here is how you can use your book and knowledge to prepare for those outcomes on
upcoming assessments/tests:
CH 11 Section 1:
Describe Griffith's experiments and conclusion.
o Draw a picture/cartoon explaining Griffith’s experiment.
o Summarize the results of Griffith’s experiment.
B. Describe Avery's experiments and conclusion.
o Draw a picture/cartoon explaining Avery’s experiment.
o Summarize the results of Avery’s experiment.
C. Explain how experiments with viral DNA further supported Avery's conclusion.
o Draw a virus:
 Label the protein coat & DNA
A.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section: virus,
bacteriophage
Summary: Write a summary statement explaining the significance of these experiments.
(Why these experiments were important.)
CH 11 Section 2:
Identify the building blocks of DNA.
o Draw a the 4 types of nucleotides
 Label the Deoxyribose(sugar), phosphate, & nitrogen base
 Circle the pyrimidines
 Place a square/box around the purines
E. Describe DNA's structure and the rules for base pairing in DNA.
o Draw a strand of DNA in the form a ladder.
 Labeling the parts of the nucleotides.
o Draw this in the twisted shape known as a Double Helix.
o Explain the concept of “complimentary base pairing.:
o If the DNA strand is of the following sequence:
 GTCATCATTGCAAGTC
 Write the complimentary strand sequence.
D.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section:
deoxyribosenucleic acid, nucleotide, nitrogenous base, pyrimidine, purine, double helix
Summary: Write in paragraph form a description of the structure of DNA. Include as
many of the following terms as possible: deoxyribosenucleic acid, nucleotide,
nitrogenous base, pyrimidine, purine, double helix.
CH 11 Section 3:
Explain how the template mechanism is important in DNA replication.
o Why is it important to have a template (original strand) to start from when
building a strand of DNA?
o Describe the process of DNA replication.
G. What is DNA polymerase?
o What is its function?
H. When does DNA replication take place?
F.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section: DNA
replication, DNA polymerase
Summary: Write a paragraph summarizing the DNA replication process and why the
template strand and complimentary base pairing are so vital to this process.
CH 9 Section 1
Describe how cell reproduction contributes to repair and to growth.
o Give two examples of cell reproduction helping to repair an organism.
o Give two examples of cell reproduction producing growth of an organism.
J. Contrast the two main ways that organisms reproduce.
o Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting asexual and sexual
reproduction
o Why does two types of cellular reproduction exist? Why wouldn’t one be
enough?
K. Explain how cell reproduction also contributes to the growth of a species.
I.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section:
Summary: Write a paragraph summarizing the two types of cellular reproduction and
WHY two types exist.
CH 9 Section 2
Describe the structure of a chromosome.
o Draw a picture of each of the following:
 Chromatin
 Chromosome (single)
 Chromosome (replicated/double)
 Label: sister chromatid, centromere
M. Name the stages of the cell cycle and explain what happens during each stage.
o Create a table that lists the stages of the cell cycle and summarizes the
major events of each stage.
 Interphase, G1, Synthesis, G2, Mitotic, Cytokinesis
o If you start the cell cycle with one cell, how many will you have at the end
of the cycle?
L.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section: chromatin,
chromosomes, sister chromatid, centromere, cell cycle, interphase, mitotic phase, mitosis,
cytokinesis
Summary: Write a paragraph summarizing the cell cycle, including how DNA changes
throughout the process.
CH 9 Section 3:
Summarize the major events that occur during each phase of mitosis.
o Create a table listing the four stages of mitosis and the major events of
each stage. Include an additional column that has a drawing of what the
cell looks like during that phase.
o Which organelle helps produce a spindle?
o What is the function of the spindle?
o How are cells produced from mitosis similar and different from the parent
cell?
 Create a Venn Diagram to show these similarities and differences.
O. Explain how cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cells.
o What is the purpose of cytokinesis?
o Draw a picture of an animal cell compared to a plant cell undergoing
cytokinesis.
N.
Vocabulary: create 5-7 word definitions for the vocabulary in this section: spindle,
centrosome, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cell plate.
Summary: Write a paragraph that summarizes the overall events of mitosis and
cytokinesis. Identify this as a type of asexual or sexual reproduction and give an example
of when this type of cellular reproduction might occur.
CH 9 Section 4:
Compare benign and malignant tumors.
o Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two types of
tumors.
Q. Explain how cancer treatments can work at the cellular level.
o What is the purpose of the different treatments? Create a table to display
this information.
P.
Vocabulary: Write 5-7 word definitions for the vocablulary in this section: benign tumor,
malignant tumor, cancer, metastasis.
Summary: Write a paragraph that explains how understanding the cell cycle allows you a
better understanding of both cancer and cancer treatments.