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The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the transfer of genetic information through inheritance and how DNA-level mutations can influence the functions of organisms. Specifically, the investigation will…
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Bitterness and Non-Bitterness in Cucumbers: A Story of Mutation (Teacher Edition)
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In this chapter, students explore the history of the bitter gene in cucumbers, which was found in a genebank and traded internationally between cucumber breeders. The students then explore transcription, translation,…
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Bitterness and Non-Bitterness in Cucumbers: A Story of Mutation (Student Edition)
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The bitterness of cucumbers is caused by a protein called cucurbitacin. The protein is found in the stems and leaves of many cucumber plants and this is why some people remove the skin and seeds before eating them. The…
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Favorite Demonstration: Using Dice to Explore the Consequences of DNA Mutations
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Working collaboratively, students explore the effect of different types of DNA mutations using dice. The exercise provides students with a tangible way of visualizing how mutations may contribute to genetic diversity…
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Which Came First, the Mutation or the Antibiotic?
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Do all of the high altitude populations have the same mutation?
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Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability
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Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability James Prescott Joule (1818–1889) was an English physicist who studied thermodynamics, leading to the famous “Joule’s Law.” He was born with a spinal disorder that required him to be home schooled. Motor impaired/orthopedic disabilities include a…
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Q: Which Came First—the Chicken or the Egg?
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Physical and life science disciplines emphasize how basic structural units influence function, yet it is challenging for students to understand structure-function relationships, particularly at molecular scales.…
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