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LS1-1 DNA and Protein Structure
HS-LS1-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells. [Assessment Boundary:
Assessment does not include identification of specific cell or tissue types, whole body systems, specific protein structures and functions, or the biochemistry of protein synthesis.]
Prior Knowledge/Preview
Protein Chemistry: Chemistry Libre
Proteins and Make a DNA molecule Utah.edu
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Inquiry science
Printable activity
1. RNA and DNA Lesson 7 CK-12
On-line activity
2. Go to Deep Space Genomics Illumina Corporation Foundation
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LAB experiments
Lab #1 Understanding function & structure of proteins & DNA (Senendip)
Lab #2 DNA to Protein Activity Concorde Consortium SAM or Cornell Institute of Biology Teachers
Lab #3 Several DNA and RNA activities--NGSS life science.com
Lab #4 Discovery of DNA U Berkley: Who do you think was most important in the discovery of DNA?
Lab #5 Extracting DNA from Wobachia Cornell Inst Bio Teachers
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Applications and examples
<-- TWINS in space
and scroll to Deep Space Genomics Illumina Corporation Foundation
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EXTENSION material for the curious
Protein synthesis activity Cornell Institute of Biology Teachers
RNA virtual lab NOVA Labs
Proteins in the Body in Detail Journal of Nutrition
Here are all the discoveries that had to happen before two scientists could find DNA structure SI Magazine
DNA at home activity SI Learning Lab
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Advanced: DNA profiling activity Cornell Institute of Biology Teachers
Protein Synthesis lab--with chicken PLUS organelles--work through the Index on the left-hand-side Indiana University