Task
In this webquest, you will find and understand the basic elements of genetics. You should click on the links provided to answer the questions outlined.
Process
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/
Click the link above to go to the main Genetics web page. Then, use the links on the tool bar to find the answers to the following questions:
What is DNA? ( look at the navigation bar and click on What is DNA?) 1) Why is DNA important? 2) What does DNA stand for? 3) Why is DNA called a blueprint? 4) The "twisted ladder" shape of the DNA molecule is called a ______________. 5) Name the four bases found in a DNA molecule. 6) A DNA strand is made of _________ which make up __________ which make up sentences. 7) These "sentences" are called ________________. What is a Gene? ( just look at the navigation bar and you'll see What is a Gene? ) 8) What is a gene? 9) Blood cells use a protein called ___________ to capture and carry oxygen. 10) When a gene is changed, it is said to be ________________. 11) A mutation in the hemoglobin gene cause what disorder? What is a Chromosome? 12) If you stretched the DNA from a cell out, how long would it be? 13) How many chromosomes are in a human cell? In a mosquito? In a carp? What is a Protein? 14) How is a protein like a car engine? 15) Receptor proteins are responsible for picking up _______________. 16) Each gene in DNA encodes information on how to make a __________. 17) Once in the cytoplasm, the _________ reads the message. What is Heredity? 18) The passing of traits from parents to a child is the basis of __________. 19) Every child receives _________of its chromosomes from his mother, and _________from his father. 20) When a sperm and egg join, they create a single cell called a _________. 21) Each child inherits a _________ set of chromosomes. What is a Trait? 22) Give an example of a physical trait: _______________ 23) A dog fetching a bone is an example of what kind of trait. 24) Scientists describe the set of information for each form of a trait as an ____________. Build a DNA Molecule 25) What is the base pair rule? 26) Draw a small 5 base pair DNA molecule showing how A/T and G/C go together. Transcribe and Translate a Gene 27) Define transcription. 28) Define translation. 29) Follow the instructions for the activity. List the amino acid sequence you created. What Makes a Firefly Glow 30) Fireflies glow to attract a _________and to avoid ___________. 31) RNA polymerase binds to the ____________gene. 32) When transcription is complete, the LUC mRNA moves to the ________ 33) The ribosome interprets the mRNA to produce the string of ________ 34) In order to become a functioning luciferase enzyme, the string must _________________. 35) The enzymes bind to _____________to create light. What is a Stem Cell 36) What is special about stem cells? 37) What is a special kind of stem cell and why is it special? 38) How are somatic stem cells different? What can they turn into?
#39, 40, 41) Make up 3 questions (and answer them!) from any part of the WebQest. You can make up these 3 questions from the “Mouse Party Game” if you like.