UNIT 3 – MOLECULAR GENETICS
PLANNING PATHWAY
DAY
1.
2.
TOPIC (LESSON)
Introduction to Molecular genetics;
- Are you ready questions on pages 266 to 267
- Read Chap 6 opener and work on Starting point
questions 1 to 4 on page 268.
- Mini Investigation on page 269: Build a DNA
Model. (Modified) (Use DNA Models).
- The Molecular Basis of Inheritance (pages 270 to
272)
DNA: The hereditary Material
- History, the discovery and location of DNA (note)
- Design an experiment – Isolation and quantification
of DNA page 300. Investigation 6.2.2.
3.
Structure of the DNA molecule
- Chemical composition – nucleotides
- The double helix ) Wilkins and Franklin, Watson
and Crick
- The collaborative nature of Science (page 278)
4.
Isolation and quantification of DNA
- Conduct the lab
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DNA Replication and repair
- Overhead notes (key players i.e. proteins)
- DNA replication semi-conservative model (notes)
DNA Organization in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
- The Packing of Eukaryotic DNA
- Prokaryotic DNA
- Telomeres: A key Difference
DNA Replication and Aging
- Role of telomeres During Replication
- Telomeres and aging
- Telomeres and Cancer: When Cells Do not Age
Chapter 6 test
8.
COMMENTS, HOMEWORK,
INCLUDING TIME SAVING
STRATEGIES
Homework: Complete any
unfinished questions from Starting
point questions 1 to 4 on page 268.
Answer questions 1 to 6 on page
272.
Start studying for the
test now!
Homework: In pairs, finish
designing the experiment on page
300.
Get ready for the lab activity on
Day 4.
Homework: Answer questions 1 to
6 on page 279.
Work on collaborative nature of
Science (Due on the day of the
chapter 6 test)
Announce Chap 6 test on day 7
Review questions for chapter 6 are
on page 304 to 309
Homework: Answer the analyze
and evaluate, and apply and extend
questions on page 301
Homework: Answer questions 1 to
7 on page 290.
Homework: answer questions 1 to
5 on page 294 and questions 1 to 7
on pages 298. Go over your notes
too. This should be on going.
Homework: Read chap 7 opener on
page 310 and answer Starting point
questions 1 to 4 on page 310.
9.
Genes and Protein Synthesis
Mini Investigation on page 311. Find a partner
- Translating the code and answer questions A to E
- From Gene to Proteins
- One Gene-One Polypeptide Hypothesis (note)
Homework: answer questions 1 to
6 on page 318.
10.
Protein Synthesis Overview
- The Central Dogma of Molecular Genetics
- RNA – the Molecule
- Compare and Contrast DNA and RNA
- The Genetic Code
- Start Studying – Unit Test at the End of the Unit!
Transcription
- Terms used in transcription
- The process (initiation, elongation and termination)
- Posttranscriptional modifications in eukaryotic cells
Translation
- The ribosome
- The role of transfer RNA (tRNA)
- Translation the process (initiation, elongation and
termination)
Controlling Gene Expression
- Prokaryotic Gene Control Mechanisms
- The lac Operon
- The trp Operon
- Eukaryotic Gene Control Mechanisms
(Transcriptional, Post-Transcriptional, Translational
and Post-Translational Regulation
- Cancer
Homework: Answer questions 7
to 12 on page 318
Genetic Mutations
- Small Scale Mutations – Definition of Terms
- Large scale Mutations
- Causes of Genetic Mutations (chemical mutagens
and radiation)
- Positive or Negative Mutations?
- Discover the Mutation exercise
Genome and Gene Organization
- Genome Components
- Biodiversity and Genomes
- You are Studying - Right?
Viruses a Special Case
Homework: answer questions 1 to
7 on page 345
Review Chapter 7 Answer questions 1 to 36 on pages 358
to 359
- Start Studying – Unit Test is Coming Soon
Homework: Finish the questions
for homework
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Homework: Answer questions 1 to
10 on page 324.
Homework: Answer questions 1
to 8 on page 331
Homework: answer questions 1 to
9 on page 339
Homework: answer questions 1 to
8 on page 349 and questions 1 and
2 on page 353.
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Genetic Technologies (Biotechnology)
- What is Biotechnology?
- DNA palindromic Sequences (page 365)
- Biotechnological tools and techniques (Restriction
Endonucleoases (enzymes), Methylases, DNA
Ligase, Gel Electrophoresis, Plasmids and
Transformation
Advanced Molecular Biological Techniques (DNA
Sequencing)
- The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
- DNA Sequencing
Genetic Engineering Application
- Medical
- Agricultural
- Forensics
- The Future
Biotechnology and Health
- Gene Therapy: Correcting Genetic Disorders
- Genetic screening
Homework: answer questions 1 to
6 and 8 on page 375
Unit3 Test – (summative)
Homework – Answer Are You
Ready Questions for Unit 4 page
424 to 425
Homework: Answer Questions 1
to 9 on page 385
Homework: Answer questions 1 to
8 on page 394
Go over your notes and chapter and
unit review questions