Life Science Homework for the Week of 1/24/11

Wednesday:

• Complete Chapter 8.1 Guided Reading
• Chapter 8 Key Terms Flashcards or Study Sheet

Thursday:

• Complete Chapter 8.2 Guided Reading

Friday:

• Complete Chapter 8.3 Guided Reading

Key Terms Quiz on Monday 1/31/11

Biology Homework for the week of 1/24/11

Monday: None

Tuesday:

• Review Genetic Disorders (Link Here)

Wednesday:

• DNA Extraction Virtual Lab (Link Here)
• PCR Virtual Lab (Link Here)
• Charles Darwin "The Descent of Man"

Thursday:

• Gel Electrophoresis Virtual Lab (Link Here)
• Clone a Mouse Virtual Lab (Link Here)
• Charles Darwin "The Descent of Man"

Friday:

• Molecular Techniques Comic (Details Below)

Create a 1 page comic that illustrates the procedures used during Polymerase Chain Reaction. Your comic should include the following:

1. A list of all materials, tools and equipment with description.
2. A presentation of all steps involved in the process
3. An account of the molecular mechanisms involved (for example how do the DNA strands denature, what do the DNA primers do, etc.)