Transcript DNA, RNA and Cell Differentiation Questions

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Describe the roles of DNA, RNA and
environmental factors in cell
differentiation
I can describe the location of DNA in a cell
Identify and label the organelle that contains
DNA
I can describe the function of DNA in a cell
In 2 sentences, describe the function of DNA in a
cell.
I can describe the locations of RNA in a cell
• Identify and label the 4 locations where RNA
can be found in a cell
I can describe the function of RNA in a cell
What are the 3 functions of RNA in a cell?
(hint: RNA, mRNA, tRNA)
I can compare/contrast DNA & RNA by components, location &
function
Create a double bubble map that compares and
contrasts DNA & RNA. Be sure to include
location, components and functions of both.
I can compare/contrast DNA & RNA by components, location &
function
Use your double bubble map that compares and
contrasts DNA & RNA to write 4 sentences that
compare and constrast the two. Be sure to
include location, components and functions of
both.
I can write how cell differentiation is related to genetic material
Explain why neurons and
epithelial cells have
different structures and
functions if they contain
identical copies of DNA
I can write how cell differentiation is related to genetic material
Explain how cells that
compose the fly eyes have
different structures and
function than cells that
compose the fly wings if the
DNA in both cells is the same.
I can describe how environmental factors can influence gene
expression
MAGIC TRICK!!
Want to stun your friends by making
plants turn different colors?
To make pink hydrangeas turn blue by
increasing the acidity of your soil.
Evaluate the
claim to the
left.
Is this magic?
Explain how the
gene for color is
being
influenced.
I can describe how environmental factors can
influence gene expression
The petri dishes below both contain the bacteria
S. marcescens. The sample on the left was
grown in a refrigerator while the sample on the
right was grown at room temperature. Explain
why they appear different.