Unit 6A: Advanced Genetics 

Reading
BJU Biology: Ch. 6A -The modern understanding of heredity, including chromosomes and genes
AP Classroom Unit 6: Gene Expression & Regulation

Topics

• Mutations
• Gene expression and regulation
• Biotechnology

Labs

• "From DNA to Protein Structure & Function"  (lab handout will be provided) ​​

​Examples of genetic engineering (discuss)

• Gene therapy - Gilead Science's Car T-cell therapy (Kymriah & Yescarta) for Leukemia - review the cost!!
• Insulin production - from Banting & Best's original patent to Genentech and Ely Lilly making recombinant 'human' insulin
• DNA Fingerprinting - uses PCR, restriction enzymes, and gel electrophoresis
• Agriculture - Monsanto's Roundup Ready "RR" corn, and Bt corn & cotton​

Video clips below: We will watch and discuss in class