Welcome to Semester 2!

What will we by studying this semester?

1. Genetics!  Including general terminology, the Human Genome Project, genetics problems, Punnett Grids, pedigree problems, genetic disorders and genetic testing, gene mapping, etc.  Textbook sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 10.1 and 10.2.
2. Replication, Transcription, and Translation.  Describe the processes of DNA replication, DNA transcription, and translation (protein synthesis).  Included will be some history of these discoveries, chromosome structure, the genetic code, and protein structure.  Textbook sections 2.7, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3.
3. Enzymes!  The structure and function of enzymes, including an inquiry lab on the enzyme, catalase.  Textbook sections 2.5 and 8.1.
4. Biotechnology.  Topics will include stem cells, cloning, genetic modification, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.  We will do a gel electrophoresis lab.  Textbook section 3.5, a bit of 1.1 and some excerpts from chapter 7.
5. Plants!  Includes structure, transport, growth, and reproduction.  Textbook sections 9.1-9.4.