Warm-up 11/24/15: Write the questions and the answers to the
questions on this week’s warm-up sheet.
1.
Which statement is true regarding asexual reproduction as a method of
producing offspring? (Only write the correct answer)
a)
limited to unicellular organisms
b)
common among mammals
c)
not a method used by plants
d)
produces offspring that are genetically identical
2.
Why do cells divide?
3.
What occurs in metaphase?
Mitosis Checkpoint 1:– Place the cell diagrams in the appropriate order
that mitosis occurs. You may write your answers on your warm-up
sheet for this week.
A
B
C
2
D
E
E
A
C
D
B
Today we will…
 Warm-up
 Mitosis
Checkpoint
 Introduction
to DNA and Genetics: GATTACA
GATTACA
 The
1997, Gattaca is set in the not so distant future.
Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized
about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his
status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to
fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow
(Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes
Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space
program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma
Thurman). An investigation into the death of a Gattaca
officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent's plans.
As we watch the film, I would like for you to
consider the following questions on the next slide.
Write the questions on your warm-up sheet for this
week. Title the questions GATTACA reflection
questions.
These questions will be due at the end of the
movie and will count as a formal quiz grade. Your
responses to the questions should be written in
complete sentences and should be at least 4
complete sentences. Plagiarism and cheating will
result in a goose egg.
1.
What would our society look like today if we could easily
genetically modify complex organisms such as humans?
2.
Should human cloning of other people be permitted?
3.
What limits should be placed on genetic engineering? Should it
be allowed at all? Should it be limited to the elimination of
disease and physical imperfections? Why or why not?