20 minutes Enter approx. class time for learning activity #1 Describe the various 20 min types of genetic Clicker questions, writing mutations. assignment, Predict the effect of mutations on Group discussion, protein structure homework, Reverse the Structure of amino acids and the and function. activity-given amino acid consequence of amino acid sequence student will substitutions with varying need to work backwards biochemical and structural and determine possible properties. The degenerative DNA sequence. nature of the genetic code can also be included. Consider varying clicker activity by starting with coding (instead of template) strand of DNA. Enter approximate time for additional learning activities Develop rubric for and associated homework The class assignment. homework will be extended by Work/preparatory materials having the students determine 15 minutes what the frequency of mutation in the human genome and which base position is more frequently altered. Enter approximate time for post-activity summing up or transition 5 minutes
20 minutes Enter approx. class time for learning activity #1 20 min Describe the various types of genetic mutations. Predict the effect of mutations on protein structure and function. Clicker questions, writing assignment, Group discussion, homework, Reverse the activity-given amino acid sequence student will need to work backwards and determine possible DNA sequence. Structure of amino acids and the consequence of amino acid substitutions with varying biochemical and structural properties. The degenerative nature of the genetic code can also be included. Consider varying clicker activity by starting with coding (instead of template) strand of DNA. Enter approximate time for additional learning activities and associated class Work/preparatory materials 15 minutes Develop rubric for homework assignment. The homework will be extended by having the students determine what the frequency of mutation in the human genome and which base position is more frequently altered. Enter approximate time for post-activity summing up or transition 5 minutes
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