6.3 - Gene Expression, Genetic Technologies, & Ethics

 

Preview: 

Instructions: 

As a part of this topic we will be exploring some of the interesting technologies, discoveries, and future possibilities of DNA tech. For this preview, using the list below, you will be exploring a topic that interests you! Pick one of the categories and research a specific topic related to this topic. Write a quick summary paragraph and be ready to share your information! (If you need more space, please use the additional notes section in your unit guide) Please cite (URL only) your resource. 

Topics 

- Protein Synthesis,  Gene drive (population engineering), Cloning, Agriculture (Artificial selection, GMOs), CRISPR, Stem Cell Therapy, RNAi (interference), De-extinction ("Pleistocene Park"), Mutations, Gene Therapy, Viral Genetics, Cancer, Forensics, Bacterial Genetics, Animal Modification, epigenetics, Genomics, Gene Expression, Pharmaceuticals, Evolution

Recommended Sources: 

- Scientific American, Popular Science, IFL Science, NY Times, Time Magazine, Tedtalks, teded, Cell Press, Discovery, HHMI genetics, Utah Genetics

LINK TO LIBRARY DATABASE/eBOOK Page

6.3  Lesson: 

Intro to Gene Regulation Lesson: Operons in Prokaryotic Cells and More!

Cell Cycle Regulation and Cancer Intro Lesson

Gene Regulation PowerPoint 

Vocab: gene regulation, promoter, operator, operon, repressor, regulatory gene, activators, nucleosome, epigenetic inheritance, histones, differentiation, X-chromosome inactivation, alternative RNA splicing, signal transduction pathway, stem cells, oncogene, tumor-suppressor genes, gene therapy, transgenic organisms

Text Pages:  Ch 11-12  p. 208-252

Genetic Basis of Cancer Lesson (From 2/25)

6.3 Assignments

Eukaryotic Gene Regulation Chart (Assigned on 2/18- due 2/20)

Genetic Basis of Cancer Reading Guide (Handed out on 2/13 - Due 2/18)

Reading Guide- Genetic Basis of Cancer.pdf Reading Guide- Genetic Basis of Cancer.pdf
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Jigsaw - Eukaryotic Gene Regulation 21.pdf Jigsaw - Eukaryotic Gene Regulation 21.pdf
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Learning Targets: 

1) I can explain how cells can turn genes on and off through a variety of mechanisms. 

2) I can identify how changes in gene expression can lead to out-of-control cell growth 

3) I can organize the variety of lab techniques that can be used to further DNA technology. 

Review and Assess

Unit Test will be 2/26 (FRQs) and 2/27(Multiple Choice)