1. DO NOW Please Read the Article on your desk Pick the sheets up on the cart Fill in the slot notes for HW – They are on my website

2. Questions Genetics Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. Write down a list of questions you have

3. Agenda Design a Hybrid animal

4. Here are some ideas

5. What is a Gene? A gene is a sequence of bases that is the directions for how to make a specific protein. The protein that is made will determine the trait that the organism has.

6. What is a Gene? Remember: Your DNA is a code that tells your cells everything they need to know to make you you! If your hair is brown, it’s because your DNA code is telling your cells to make a specific protein. That protein makes your hair brown. http://statedclearly.com/videos/what-is-a-gene/

7. How do Cells Make Protein? Cells use a type of nucleic acid called RNA to make protein. There are 3 types of RNA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Elo-zX1k8M

8. How do Cells Make Protein? The process of making protein is called Protein Synthesis and it happens in two steps: 1.Transcription (using mRNA) 2.Translation (using tRNA and Ribosomes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5mJbP23Buo

9. Coding for Amino Acids Remember, proteins are made out of long strings of amino acids, and there are only 20 different amino acids.