Thursday, February 12, 2026

6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression continued

 


 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.

§  Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.

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Tasks:

1

Quizlet Live  

Let’s review the new vocabulary.

 Quizlet Live

More review

 

2

Same but not the Same

Role of Epigenetics  You are to read the feature on page 239 of the textbook. What is the impact of gene regulation in the case study?

 Article

 

3

Modeling Prokaryotic Gene Regulation 
You are to use the cards and chalk markers to model the processes involved in bacterial gene regulation. 

Cards 1-4 Text

Scoring

Discussion  > Modeling Prokaryote Gene Regulation     Discuss the implications of changes for the trp operon / lac operon for the cell's ability to adapt to its environment and conserve resources.


4

Quizlet Student Pass

LINK



 

Homework

Video 6.5.2

MCQs 6.5

 

Upcoming Assessments

2/18/26 FRQ: Gene Expression & Regulation 

2/23/26 Quiz: Regulation of Gene Expression & Mutations

3/9/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation

 

Calendar Notes

2/13/26 No School – Teacher Professional Development

2/16/26 No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences