Today You'll Be Using the Internet to Learn More About Genetics

GENETICS WEBQUEST

Today you'll be using the internet to learn more about Genetics. Remember: you may see any of this information on a test or quiz!!

1. Clone a Mouse: click on the following website to clone a mouse! http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/cloning/clickandclone/ To TURN-IN: you must write down your answers to the questions asked during the cloning process. ______

2. Karyotyping: click on the following website where you will learn more about karyotypes http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/karyotype/index. html TO TURN-IN: Explain what a karyotype is and explain how a doctor would use it to help determine is a person has a genetic disorder ______

3. STEM CELLS: Read and answer the following questions http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/stemcells/

TO TURN IN: a. What is the goal of stem cell research? ______b. What are some different types of stem cells? ______c. How do stem cells work? ______d. What are two issues in stem cell therapy? ______4. PCR: Find out what PCR is and try the virtual lab. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/pcr/

TO TURN IN: What is PCR and how is it useful? ______

5. Gel Elecrophoresis: Find out what it is and what it is used for. Virtual Lab. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/gel/ TO TURN IN: What are the numbers that you must type in at the end? ______

What is Gel Electrophoresis and how is it useful? ______

XTRA POINTS: You can do this if you have extra time today or do it at home. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/genetherapy/spacedoctor/

TURN IN: TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RESULTS AND WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE PROS AND CONS OF GENE THERAPY.