Enzymes: Biological Catalysts
The YouTube video above provides a more in-depth and detailed look at enzymes. In class we will be performing an enzyme lab in which we will see how a specific enzyme functions!
What is Cellular Respiration?
1. What does ATP stand for? Draw the molecule the way they show it in the video.
2. What is the definition they give for ATP? 3. What type of energy is stored in ATP? How is it released? 4. ATP breaks into two parts when it releases the energy, what are they? 5. Where is the ADP molecule recharged? 6. What is added to ADP to make it ATP again? Artificial Sweeteners in the NewsFor the article below, you are going to practice your science literacy skills by reading the article and SUMMARIZING WITHOUT PLAGIARIZING in six sentences or less. Actively read this article by taking notes, asking questions, or highlighting before you begin your summary. You will turn in your notes and your summary.
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DNA
"Because enzymes control the metabolic processes that enable cells to survive, cells must have instructions for producing these specialized proteins, as well as other proteins. DNA molecules hold such information in the form of a genetic code"
- Hole's Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Textbook
- Hole's Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Textbook
The TED Talk below discusses some crazy cool, yet scary at the same time, bio-engineering studies and mentions that bioethics is becoming a larger topic in our world.
PCR Virtual Lab Questions:
1. What does PCR stand for? 2. What is the goal of PCR? 3. Summarize how PCR works. 4. When or why may PCR be used? |
DNA Replication
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Translation Questions:
1. How do amino acids, tRNA, and ribosomes play a part in translation?
2. What's a codon and an anti-codon? Where are they located?
3. How many different codons are possible? How many different amino acids are possible? Why is this significant?
4. What is the start codon (mRNA sequence) for translation?
5. What can happen if skipping, backing up, or misreading a base pair occurs?
6. Summarize the 3 main steps of translation using the new vocabulary words above.
1. How do amino acids, tRNA, and ribosomes play a part in translation?
2. What's a codon and an anti-codon? Where are they located?
3. How many different codons are possible? How many different amino acids are possible? Why is this significant?
4. What is the start codon (mRNA sequence) for translation?
5. What can happen if skipping, backing up, or misreading a base pair occurs?
6. Summarize the 3 main steps of translation using the new vocabulary words above.
Genetic Mutations
Genetic Engineering
Designer BabiesGene Therapy |
Genetically Modified FoodsCloning |
Genetic Engineering Argumentative Assignment
- Choose an issue regarding genetic engineering that interests you. Do not choose the issue that you researched in your group in class. It can be a topic that has not been mentioned in class and can either be broad or specific.
- Create a C.E.R. Sheet on whether you support this particular genetic engineering issue or not
- Write a 3 page argumentative paper summarizing the topic and why we should/shouldn't practice this genetic engineering (use your C.E.R. as your framework)
- Cite your source(s) in APA style