An Introduction to DNA (PPT)

 

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.

See Basic Chemistry Review

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

Procedure

 

 

 

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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