One of the most interesting fields of study at the beginning of the 21st Century is genetics. You will be hearing a great deal in the lay press about The Human Genome Project, cloning, genetic engineering, etc. To be on the intellectual cutting edge you need to understand some of the basics of genetics.
Read Chapter 10 in the textbook: Biology:Concepts & Principles.
Refer to page 124 - Chapter Summary in Exploring the Natural World - for the terms and key points you need to know. The Key Points are your guide to success in the course because they focus your attention on those topics upon which you need to concentrate your study to be optimally prepared for the upcoming examination.
Also study the references to the textbook which are indicated in the Survey of Biology Lecture Notes.
Have crossword for Chapter 9 ready to hand in upon arrival.
Quiz everyone in the group on the flashcards labeled "DNA/RNA." Try to complete this before the lecture called "The Code of Life - DNA/RNA."
What are genes, and how do they control the cell and whole organism? These activities explore genes and their functions.
Activities:
10A DNA and RNA Structure
10B DNA Replication
10C Overview of Protein Synthesis
10D Transcription
10E Translation