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Sickle Cell Project

Download packet for Sickle Cell Project:

Read this document on Scribd: sicklecell project

 

Read this document on Scribd: allele frequencies and sickle cell anemia lab

Chromobug Project

This should be a fun project. Please ensure that you ready all instructions and stay on top of due date (if any)

Chromobug Packet: this will provide your team with all the information required to complete this project

Chromobug Packet short version:

Chromobug Data Sheets: You will need this to answer your questions

Chromobug Templates:

 

Genetics Labs

The following links will take you to the site to  download your labs. Be sure that you download and prepare yourself before the due dates:

Monster Genetic: individual paperlab to be completed outside of class

Genetics with a Smile: individual paperlab to be completed outside of class

Which Gender: Paper lab to be completed in class

Baby Genetic: Practice your skills on Punnett Squares

 

Genetics Quizzes

Follow the links below to practice you skills/knowledge related to Genetic:

Adaptations in Genetics

Here is a brief PowerPoint which covers adaptation related to Genetic: Simply click on the link to open and download the PowerPoint for review: Adaptation in Genetics

Introduction to Genetics

This is an exciting unit of study. Almost everyday new discoveries are made within the field of Genetic. We will begin with the basics of Genetics and work our way through the unit to more complex studies ending with fruit fly lab

The following links are for you to download and to study. You will be required to recall this information on future evaluations and during your college years.

 

Introduction to Genetics:

DNA: Chromosomes and Genes

DNA: Chromosomes and Genes II

Weired Genetics:

Genetic Review:

 

Genetics Interactive Site

Below are some links to visit to assist you in building your knowledge regarding Genetics

  • Dragon Genetics
  • Mendel’s Peas
  • Evolution Lab
  • Punnet Squares & Pea Crosses
  • Genetics Games
  • What’s in Your DNA?
  • Population Genetics
  • Genetics of Organisms
  • Genetics & Adaptations
  • Blue People of Troublesome Creek Project/Lab

    After our unit of study regarding genetics. We will visit some uncommon genetic disorders such as the blue people of Troublesome Creek.

    Click on the photo to download the PowerPoint later you will download your packet and complete.

    After viewing the PowerPoint, please download from the link below the story by the family, which follows a paperlab.

    Read this document on Scribd: THE BLUE PEOPLE OF TROUBLESOME CREEK

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Steps in Performing Gel Electrophoresis

    After learning to extract DNA from items. We would be able to place the DNA into a Gel-Electrophoresis to check for things such as paternity and/or who may have been at a crime scene.

    Simply click on the imagae to download your PowerPoint and learn the steps of conducting a Gel Electrophoresis. We we be conducting this experiment after extracting DNA

    DNA Pea Extraction Lab

    After our basic study of DNA it is now time to conduct some basic labs in which we can not extract DNA. This is commonly used in Forensic Science. After learning to extract DNA our next step would be to isolate any contaminantes and the perform PRC.

    Simply click on the test tube to open up you PowerPoint on the steps to extracting DNA from split peas

    Lab Data Sheet: do not foget to download your lab data sheet, which must be turned in after you complete your lab