K'Nex DNA, Replication and Transcription Lab

K'Nex DNA, Replication and Transcription Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Carefully place the items in the bag on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:

Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Pull out the parts of the lab. Open the box.
4. Follow the directions to make the DNA model.
5. Visit this site: http://www.dnaftb.org/1/
6. Watch this video of "What are genes?" https://www.23andme.com/gen101/genes/
7. What are SNPs?  https://www.23andme.com/gen101/snps/
8. Where do your genes come from? https://www.23andme.com/gen101/origins/

Reflections:

9. Why do you think knowing family genetics is important?

10.  If a mom and dad both have blue eyes, does it mean their biological children will automatically have blue eyes, too?  Explain.

11. Any other comments you want to share about DNA that you learned, or have any questions?