Since the time of Gregor Mendel, scientists have made great advances in research and medicine through the understanding of genetics. DNA fingerprinting, gene modification, and chromosomal analysis are three techniques that have allowed these scientific advancements to occur. Because of these techniques, we are able to identify, study, and describe the genomes of humans as well as many organisms in our world.

Essential Questions

What are the benefits of studying the genomes of organisms?
How are DNA fingerprinting, genetic modification, and chromosomal analysis used to study the genomes of organisms?
How can we use reason-based thinking to evaluate the views on the appropriateness of genetically modifying organisms?

Objectives

You will:

describe how the genomes of organisms can be studied by the technique of DNA fingerprinting.
evaluate how scientific research can impact both society and the environment.
describe how the genomes of organisms can be studied by the technique of genetic modification.
describe the history of biology and the contributions of scientists.
describe how the genomes of organisms can be studied by the technique of chromosomal analysis.
evaluate scientific explanations by using logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing, including examining all sides of scientific evidence.
communicate valid conclusions supported by the data.

TEKS:

6H, 3A, 3B, 3H

To prepare for this unit, do the following:

Print the Unit 9 Glossary and place it in your interactive notebook.
Gather Unit 9 Materials.