Putting DNA to Work
Tour Of The Basics
Overview of Activity
This interactive web activity introduces students to DNA, genes, chromosomes, proteins, inheritance and traits.
Activity Type: Online
URLs: http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/tour/
Level of Difficulty: Introductory or Intermediate
Amount of Time Required for Activity: One 45-minute period
Description
This activity can be used as an introductory overview to DNA before visiting the museum, or as a post-museum activity to help summarize the importance of DNA sequences.
What is DNA? - The location, structure and function of DNA in the cell are explained in this section.
What is a Gene? - Students study the hemoglobin gene to understand gene products and mutations.
What is a Chromosome? - Students learn how a large quantity of DNA can fit into a cell using packaging. They can also explore chromosomes in other organisms.
What is Protein? - Students learn about the different roles proteins play in their body.
What is Heredity? - Students learn how probability is involved in the transmission of traits
What is a Trait? - Students learn about traits for physical, behavioral and predisposition to a medical condition.
These activities are produced by the Genetic Science Learning Center.
Relation to the Science Standards
Middle School
Content Standard A - Understanding about Scientific Inquiry
Content Standard C - Life Science--Structure and Function, and Reproduction and Heredity
Content Standard G - Science as a Human Endeavor and Nature of Science
High School
Content Standard A - Understanding about Scientific Inquiry
Content Standard C - Life Science--the Cell and Molecular Basis of Heredity
Content Standard G - Science as a Human Endeavor and Nature of Scientific Knowledge
Related Part of the Exhibit
Introduction
Inherited Disease
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