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BIOLOGY

DNA is the basis for the diversity of all living things

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  • DNA Structure & Function
  • Patterns of Inheritance
  • Mechanisms for the diversity of life:
    • Mutation and its impact on evolution​
    • Natural & Artificial Selection
  • Applied Genetics and Ethical Considerations​

Diversity of Life

September 17th - Introduction to DNA notes

September 26th - Strawberry DNA extraction Lab (will be due Tuesday)

October 1st - Karyotypes & Mendel DUE: Strawberry DNA lab

October 3rd - Punnet Squares, intro to Dominant/Recessive Practice Problems & Test Review - Tuesday

October 4th - Genetics Formative quiz, continue with Punnet square problems

October 8th - Genetics Test #1, Incomplete dominance - Work to complete dominant/recessive and incomplete questions

October 10th - Incomplete Dominance - Work package should be completed up to Co-dominance by Tuesday

October 15th - Work on work package

October 17th - Co-dominance & Sex-linked Traits

October 22nd - Work package due

October 23rd - Study block 

October 29th - Genetics Punnett Square Test

October 31st - Natural Selection & Mutation 

November 1st - Monster Genetic Project  Due November 12th 

November 12th - GMO's & intro to project 

November 19th & 21st - Work on project: bring in research/technology that is needed. May be in the library. 

November 26th & 28th - Genetic Engineering Presentations

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