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An Introduction to DNA (PPT)
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| Subject
Area |
Biology, (Bio II or Advanced Placement) |
| Age
or Grade |
Junior of Senior |
| Estimated
Length |
1- 2 hr(s) |
| Prerequisite
knowledge/skills |
General chemistry helpful. |
| Description
of New Content |
The nomenclature, structure of DNA, both as monomers and polymers |
| Goals |
Competency in understanding the chemical basis for DNA, as evinced by successful completion of review questions |
| Materials
Needed |
Computer with Microsoft Power Point (2002) and projector |
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Procedure
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Opener: Description of the two puppies in the first slide as siblings. Why do siblings so often look alike. Development: Power Point presentation explaing the chemical basis of inheritance Closure Review followed by questions |
| Evaluation |
Review questions present within the Presentation can be printed off and given as an assignment |
| Extensions |
DNA replication |
| References | Campbell's Biology (6th Edition) www.campbellbiology.com |
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