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The American Biology Teacher (2022) 84 (7): 396–398.
Published: 01 September 2022
.... The methodology is inexpensive, easy to follow, and allows customization to meet a wide range of educational scenarios focused in genetics and evolution. The ability to determine the position of DNA sequences on chromosomes, the integration of molecular and cytogenetic data, and the necessity to standardize...
Includes: Supplementary data
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The American Biology Teacher (2022) 84 (7): 415–421.
Published: 01 September 2022
... as a class activity in which students practice modeling the CRISPR gene-editing system. © 2022 by The Regents of the University of California 2022 CRISPR de-extinction DNA gene editing mammoth protein synthesis Develop and use a scientific model based on amino acid properties...
Includes: Supplementary data
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The American Biology Teacher (2020) 82 (1): 49–51.
Published: 01 January 2020
...Ladislav Merta; Tomáš Pinkr; Vanda Janštová Molecular biology topics tend to be abstract and hard to visualize, and consequently pupils form many misconceptions about genetics and molecular biology. We describe how to make a hands-on educational set that provides visual and tactile modeling of DNA...
Includes: Multimedia, Supplementary data
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The American Biology Teacher (2018) 80 (8): 600–607.
Published: 01 October 2018
...Dana Brown Haine “Investigating the Exposome: Vinyl Chloride Exposure, DNA Damage & Repair” is a data interpretation and graphing activity that provides students a relevant context in which to explore and refine what they know about DNA structure and function, mutation, DNA repair, and cancer...
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The American Biology Teacher (2018) 80 (4): 305–307.
Published: 01 April 2018
.../Pink pNCS BFP , #91757 White Blue pNCS Venus (YFP) , #91759 Yellow Yellow/Lime painting bacteria E. coli protein gene expression DNA It is all too common for students to think of art and science as being entirely separate and unrelated. Incorporating arts...
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The American Biology Teacher (2016) 78 (6): 516–522.
Published: 01 August 2016
...Joseph E. Conley; Alex J. Meisel; James J. Smith This lesson is designed to facilitate student understanding of the molecular structure of DNA, the cellular processes involved in DNA replication, and how these principles were applied to develop a method to determine the nucleotide sequence of DNA...
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The American Biology Teacher (2016) 78 (5): 376–379.
Published: 01 May 2016
...” in the theory of the round Earth. The Earth is round. Evolution happened and continues to happen. Evolution phylogeny animal kingdom DNA Evolution is the central, unifying theme in biology. As DNA sequencing has provided easily understood evidence for evolution, I make it a personal goal to discuss...
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The American Biology Teacher (2016) 78 (3): 254–256.
Published: 01 March 2016
... that constitute them. The exercises presented here focus on DNA replication and the translation of mRNA into amino acid sequences, multistep processes that require specific series of events. The exercises help students appreciate the spatial and temporal frameworks of these essential cellular functions. They can...
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The American Biology Teacher (2015) 77 (6): 452–457.
Published: 01 August 2015
... translation DNA gene expression heredity By using modified storyboards, students can make connections between content learned in a specific lesson and a more complex biological process. Building an understanding of the relationships between topics such as genes, heredity, and protein synthesis...
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The American Biology Teacher (2014) 76 (6): 365–369.
Published: 01 August 2014
...Dina Drits-Esser; Molly Malone; Nicola C. Barber; Louisa A. Stark Epigenetics is the study of how external factors and internal cellular signals can lead to changes in the packaging and processing of DNA sequences, thereby altering the expression of genes and traits. Exploring the epigenome...
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The American Biology Teacher (2012) 74 (1): 22–24.
Published: 01 January 2012
... input alone does not address the ability to organize and create complex structures or explain life cycles – in particular, growth regulation and dying in the presence of adequate nutrients. Understanding the roles of macromolecules such as DNA, with their apparent information-processing capability...
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The American Biology Teacher (2011) 73 (9): 548–552.
Published: 01 November 2011
... Teachers. 2011 Bacteria DNA mutation science experiment sunlight ultraviolet radiation Sunlight is essential for vital biological processes, such as photosynthesis and vitamin D synthesis. However, solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be detrimental to living beings: it is associated...
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The American Biology Teacher (2011) 73 (7): 418.
Published: 01 September 2011
..." is provided as an example. I also provide instructions to expand this activity to include transcription of DNA into RNA. Amino acids are replaced by 22 words of the teacher's choosing, each of which match one to four codons, as in the genetic code. In my example, start codons match to "Chuck Norris" rather...
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The American Biology Teacher (2010) 72 (8): 478–483.
Published: 01 October 2010
... information on Wolbachia; (2) provide curriculum, protocols, and training to enhance teachers' ability to lead students through the project; and (3) increase students' understanding of biodiversity, evolution, symbiosis, cell biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Symbiosis microbiology DNA...