Cell Biology

Objectives
Describe the general structures, functions, biochemistry and diversity of cells.
Describe levels of organization.
Apply laws of classical genetics and the principles of chromosomal inheritance to problems of genetic differences in individuals.
Explain the general functions of DNA and RNA.
Identify career opportunities in the biological area.

Lab Activities
1.) In assigned groups pick a plant or animal cell. You will construct one out of desired materials and label all organelles.

2.) In assigned groups you will construct a DNA strand and label all the parts.

3.) In assigned groups you will be extracting DNA from strawberries.

4.) In assigned groups you will be using electrophoresis to learn about forensic DNA fingerprinting.