Choose one event from the timeline of evolution given out in class. Write 4-5 sentences to discuss how life today may be different if that event did not occur.
You cannot get this wrong as long as you support your answer! Be sure to support your choice with 4 -5 complete sentences...really think about this one (How would your life be different? Would humans still be the "dominant" species? Would we even exist???)!!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Genetic Technology Ethics
Take a stand on a genetic technology. Choose one of the following technologies: genetically modified food, transgenic organisms, gene therapy, embryonic stem cell research, adult stem cell research, umbilical cord blood research, human cloning, In vitro fertilization (IVF), cloning extinct organisms, and gene patenting (the breast cancer gene is a current topic).
***IMPORTANT: Only 5 people may choose the same topic...please check before submitting your answer...if you are the 6th person to use that technology, you will get no credit (sorry, but you have been warned!).
What you need to do:
TAKE A STAND...are you pro or con? Give 5 well-researched arguments that support your claim. Site any resources (web sites, articles, books, etc) that you use at the end of your blogspot. Also include your name.
p.s. You can't get this wrong as long as your work is original, well supported, and sited! :)
***IMPORTANT: Only 5 people may choose the same topic...please check before submitting your answer...if you are the 6th person to use that technology, you will get no credit (sorry, but you have been warned!).
What you need to do:
TAKE A STAND...are you pro or con? Give 5 well-researched arguments that support your claim. Site any resources (web sites, articles, books, etc) that you use at the end of your blogspot. Also include your name.
p.s. You can't get this wrong as long as your work is original, well supported, and sited! :)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Protein Synthesis Web Actvity
Please read all instructions on this blog before beginning the activity. Most of this assignment's work will be submitted to me on a separate piece of paper (Friday 4/16), but you will also be reqiured to comment on this activity on the blog.
Click on the link for the Univeristy of Utah Learn Genetics Page: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/
Click on "Transcribe and Translate a Gene" in center box.
Before beginning the activity, read ALL of the information on the page and answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper (answer in COMPLETE sentences):
1. What is a gene? What does each gene encode?
2. How many genes does the human genome contain?
3. How does your cell "read" your genes? What is the outcome of these processes?
4. What is the Universal Genetic Code?
NOW, follow the directions to complete the activity. When you have completed the activity, write the order of amino acids for the protein you created.
On the blog:
What did you think about this activity? Did you find it helpful? Why/why not?
Click on the link for the Univeristy of Utah Learn Genetics Page: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/
Click on "Transcribe and Translate a Gene" in center box.
Before beginning the activity, read ALL of the information on the page and answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper (answer in COMPLETE sentences):
1. What is a gene? What does each gene encode?
2. How many genes does the human genome contain?
3. How does your cell "read" your genes? What is the outcome of these processes?
4. What is the Universal Genetic Code?
NOW, follow the directions to complete the activity. When you have completed the activity, write the order of amino acids for the protein you created.
On the blog:
What did you think about this activity? Did you find it helpful? Why/why not?
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