6.3 - Gene Expression, Genetic Technologies, & Ethics 

 

Preview: 

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

 

Lesson 

Reviewed in Class 2/21-2/22

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

Intro to Gene Regulation: A Look at the LacOperon

Lesson assigned 2/15 (Please complete before class on 2/22)

Lesson for _____ - Genetic Basis of Cancer

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. 

Assignment

EUKARYOTIC GENE REGULATION WORKSHEET - Received in class on 2/13

Use pages 212-215 or the PowerPoint (starting at slide 17) to Complete - Summarize each form of gene regulation in your own words after reading the text. See the example below for how to set-up. 

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Unit Test will be 2/29 (FRQs) and 3/1(Multiple Choice)