Thrusday, December 10

Standard 8 Test

Standards on test tomorrow

8.0 Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein
8.1 Explaining relationships among DNA, genes, and chromosomes
8.2 Listing significant contributions of biotechnology to society, including agricutural and medical practices (Examples: insulin, HGH)
8.4 Relating ways chance, mutagens, and genetic engineering increase diversity (Examples: insertion, deletion, translocation, inversion, recombinant DNA)

Standard 8.3 will be covered in Benchmark review next week

Wednesday, December 9

All Classes

**STANDARD 8 TEST TOMORROW**

Topics today: Recombinant DNA, Transgenic organisms, Biotechnology in industry, medicine and agriculture
Transcribe and translate 30 nucleotide sequence made for homework

Section 12 in spiral workbook for review

Mutations and Mutagens Study Guide

Wednesday, December 8

All Classes

Complete and correct Handout - 11.3 R&SG / DNA Replication

Conclude lesson on mutations: Inversions, Translocations, Mutagens
Two types of mutagens with examples: Radiation and Chemical

HONORS homework: Build a 30 nucleotide DNA strand that starts with the start sequence (TAC) and ends with a Stop sequence (ATT / ATC / ACT)

STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10

Tuesday, December 7

All Classes

Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
PS Lab 11.3 on pg 299 - comparing normal to sickle cell hemoglobin based on point mutation
Types of mutations: point mutation, frameshift mutation (insertion and deletion)

11.3 R & SG and DNA replication handout

STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10

BENCHMARK EXAM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16

Monday, December 6

All Classes

RNA vs DNA - contrast the 3 structural differences of DNA and RNA; contrast the roles of the two nucleic acids
Types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA - know the function of each

STANDARD 8 TEST - THURSDAY DEC 10