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Point Mutations WS - AP

gene_mutations_ws.pdf

High School Worksheet:
Students will learn about frameshift mutations and base substitution mutations. Protein synthesis topics include transcription, translation, polypeptide chain, and amino acid sequence. Mutation topics include point mutations, frameshift, reading frame, insertion, deletion, base substitution, transversion, transition, silent and nonsense mutations. More...
15 ratings 
32101

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High School

Genetic Disorders using Punnett Squares

genetic_disorders_ws_1.pdf

High School Worksheet:
Students will learn about genetic disorders by completing punnett squares for autosomal, sex-linked, pleiotropy, and incomplete dominance traits. More...
6 ratings 
32121

Published by Lesson Plans Inc.
High School

Understanding Cancer

Lesson Plan

High School Lecture:
This is a detailed PowerPoint presentation about what is cancer, the kinds of cancer, screening methods, causes, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and so much more. It is 63 slides in length that can be edited, shortened, etc. More...
4 ratings 
32121

Published by National Cancer Institute
High School

Cracking the Code of Life

Video

High School Multimedia:
This NOVA video covers topics including the human genome, mutations, genetic variations, the supreme court decision to patent genes, finding cures to diseases, and genetic modification. More...
1 rating 
14321

Published by WGBH Educational Foundation and Clear Blue Sky Productions
High School

Monstrous Mutations

Lesson Plan

Middle School Activity:
Each student will simulate an animal that can only digest peanuts as its food source. Unfortunately, random mutations have produced some unusual characteristics in recent offspring. Each group will find out what mutation they represent by selecting a letter from the paper bag the teacher has provided. More...
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Published by Pamela S. Moy
Middle School

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