Chapter 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene.

Introduction to the chapter.  You will be reminded of the macromolecules and the monomers.  The basis of this chapter will be about Nucleic acids; DNA and RNA.  We will also examine viruses.

Genetic Test

Multiple choice test on Chapters 8 and 9

Chapter 9 Packet

Chapter 9 Packet is due.

End of Chapter 9

You will watch the video clip, One Wrong Letter. The video is about about a real life experience of
Tay Sachs disease.  Click on the link below to view.
 
One Wrong Letter

We will also have some final thoughts about the chapter and answer questions about the worksheets.

Fingerprints and Incomplete Dominance Lab

The class will grade the sex-linked, hemophilia work sheet.
We will also discuss one of the article from the Wall Street Journal's Opinion section from 2/19/2019

Lab: You will name the fingerprint patterns, and then find each of the three types from yourself from others.

ABO Blood Types

People with blood type AB are considered universal recipients.
People with blood type O are considered universal donors.


Definition: An antigen is a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies when introduced into the body. Antigens include toxins, bacteria, viruses and other foreign.  The carbohydrates found on the red blood cells, A and B blood types are antigens.
The Rh blood grouping is also an antigen.  However, this antigen is made of protein.

Antibody: any of numerous proteins produced by white blood cells in response to the presence of specific foreign antigens. Antibodies attach to antigens and deactivate them.

Worksheets

Thursday, February 14, 2019

You will have the opportunity to do two other worksheets to offset the grade due to not paying attention to the details. 

Happy Valentine's Day 

   Have a great 4 day weekend.