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This site will help you to understand and explore the exciting world of DNA and GENETICS.

TASKS

Explore the following website http://vector.cshl.org/ this a great DNA site.

Use all the features to gain an understanding of DNA.

Describe the function of DNA in cells.

Describe the basic structure of DNA molecule. (How are the two strands of DNA molecule bonded together to form a double helix?)

Why is the process of DNA replication necessary?

Illustrate a DNA molecule.

Continue your exploration by visiting http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/0_home/index.html this site is provided by The Museum of Natural History. Enjoy their recent exhibit of the Human Genome Project.

Consider the following :

  1. What are genes ?
  2. List the top 3 animals and percentages that share gene similarities with humans.
  3. What percent of DNA variation accounts for differences among humans?
  4. What does this suggest about racial differences?

Use the following site http://www.dnafiles.org/search/index.html to explore your area of interest in genetics.

Find an article regarding your area. Summarize, prepare a brief presentation for the class. What problems or questions would you develop as a result of the article.

Suggested areas

Crime solving (forensic)

Cloning

Organ replacement

Gene therapy