Putting DNA to Work
Tour The Basics
 Overview of Activity
This interactive web activity introduces students to DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Inheritance, Proteins and Mitosis/Meiosis.
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 Inheritance? - Students learn how probability is involved in the transmission of traits
What is Mitosis/Meiosis? - Through the use of animation, students learn about the process of meiosis and mitosis.
This activity is 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 Diseases
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