Students scoring below a 45 (75/C overall grade) on Common Assessment 4.1 must complete the following assignment to be eligible for the remediation assessment. Any students who scored above a 45 (75/C overall grade) this assignment is optional, but highly recommended.
PART 1:
Design a diagram (IN COLOR) demonstrating what occurs in the production of a protein (including transcription and translation). Be sure to show in your drawing the correct pairing of bases and what they code for (DNA -> mRNA, mRNA w tRNA, mRNA -> amino acid). Be sure to label all of the molecules included (such as, but not limited to, DNA, mRNA, tRNA, ribosome, Amino Acid, polypeptide chain, etc) and provide a description of what is occuring throughout the process.
PART 2:
Short and Extended Response:
1. Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.
2. Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
3. Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual and public health.
4. Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
Due Friday, May 6, 2011 (A-Day) and Monday, May 9, 2011 (B-Day)
