Monday, March 2, 2026

6.8 Biotechnology continued

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§   Explain the use of genetic engineering techniques in analyzing or manipulating DNA.

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Tasks:

1

Quizlet Live

Practice vocabulary

 

After class, you can practice the set here.


2

Lab – Gel Electrophoresis

 

Examine the gel. Can we determine who did the crime?

 

Analysis

After collecting the data from the gels:

 

Do we know the culprit?

 

Claim – Which DNA is the match?

Evidence – What about the gel electrophoresis supports your claim.

Reasoning – Explain why this evidence is so strong using what you know about PCR and gel electrophoresis.

 

 

3

Notes > Biotechnology Products

 


Let’s explore the different ways biotechnology is used to make products.

 

4

Biotechnology in Food and Medicine

 Assignment

Each team will be given a topic to explore. Design a slide describing the use of biotech in the product described.

 

 

Homework

🗣️ Discussion due Tuesday

Checkpoint > GMO & Genomics due Tuesday

📚 Study for test

 

Upcoming Assessments

3/6/26 Test: Gene Expression & Regulation – test date changed due to field trip