Proteins
Molecules of Life
In this guide you will construct models of the molecules that produce observable traits, describe how genetic mutations can alter these traits, and compare the genomes of different species.
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Proteins Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
Proteins Objectives
Genes & Proteins
Explain what a gene is and how it relates to DNA structure; outline the processes of transcription, and translation, including the roles of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA; and provide examples of the functions proteins play in animals, including how structure relates to these functions.
Comparative Genomes
Describe what a mutation is, how it occurs, and the possible impacts; provide examples of mutations in animals species; and compare and contrast the genomes of a variety of animal species, including how all organisms utilize the same genetic code.
Body Coverings
Describe the various body coverings found in animal species and relate to shared proteins; and identify feather structures and describe the role of feathered wings in insulation and flight.
Laboratory Animals
Explain what is means to map a gene, including the basic process and historical use of fruit flies and crossover data; list the characteristics of animal species that make them likely to be used as laboratory animals, including care and ethical concerns; and describe what research using laboratory organisms has revealed about “non-Mendelian” forms of inheritance.
