Recombinant DNA and biotechnology : a guide for teachers
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Recombinant DNA and biotechnology : a guide for teachers
ASM Press, c2001
2nd ed
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Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources Branch Library植物研図
165/562205000220731
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, this best-selling reference text and activities manual offers easy-to-implement lessons and classroom activities. Part I covers basic molecular biology, and Part II offers imaginative dry labs and wet labs that can be done by both college and precollege students. Part III is an innovative section addressing the social issues and public concerns of biotechnology. Extensive appendixes provide important background information on basic laboratory techniques and teaching resources, including overhead masters and templates. Adopted by numerous school systems, this unique book is an outgrowth of molecular biology and biotechnology teaching workshops. All of the exercises and lab activities have been extensively tested in the classroom by hundreds of high school teachers. Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology is designed to interest an international teaching audience and will enable all instructors to teach a reasonable amount of molecular biology and genetic engineering to students. No other book makes it so easy or compelling for teachers to incorporate the "new biology" into their biology, biological sciences, or general science curriculum.
Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology: A Guide for Teachers will enable college and precollege teachers to plan and conduct an exciting and contemporary course on the basic principles, essential laboratory activities, and relevant social issues and concerns attendant to today's molecular biology revolution. In addition to the complete text of the student edition, A Guide for Teachers also contains the answers to all discussion questions and extra background information and material on the scientific principles involved.
Table of Contents
I. Laying the Foundation 1. An Overview of Biotechnology 2. Biotechnology and Society 3. Genes, Genetics, and Geneticists 4. An Overview of Molecular Biology 5. Applying Molecular Biology: Recombinant DNA Technology II. Classroom Activities A. DNA Structure and Function 6. Constructing a Paper Helix 7. DNA Replication 8. From Genes to Proteins 9. Sizes of the Escherichia coli and Human Genomes 10. Extraction of Bacterial DNA B. Manipulation and Analysis of DNA 11. DNA Scissors: Introduction to Restriction Enzymes 12. DNA Goes to the Races 13. Restriction Analysis of Lambda DNA 14. Recombinant Paper Plasmids 15. Restriction Analysis Challenge Worksheets 16. Detection of Specific DNA Sequences: Hybridization Analysis 17. DNA Sequencing 18. The Polymerase Chain Reaction: Paper PCR 19. Analyzing Genetic Variation: DNA Typing 20. A Mixup at the Hospital 21. A Paternity Case 22. The Case of the Bloody Knife C. Transfer of Genetic Informtion 23. Transformation of Escherichia coli 24. Conjugative Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli 25. Transduction of an Antibiotic Resistance Gene 26. Agrobacterium tumefaciens: Nature's Plant Genetic Engineer D. Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Analysis of Proteins 27. Testing for Amylase Activity 28. Electrophoresis of Amylase Samples 29. Constructing an Amylase Evolutionary Tree 30. Bioinformatics E. Molecular Biology and Genetics 31. An Adventure in Dog Hair, Part I 32. An Adventure in Dog Hair, Part II: Yellow Labs 33. Human Molecular Genetics Part III. Societal Issues 34. Science, Technology, and Society 35. Weighing Technology's Risks and Benefits 36. Debating the Risks of Biotechnology 37. A Decision-Making Model for Bioethical Issues 38. Bioethics Case Study: Gene Therapy 39. Bioethics Case Study: Genetic Screening 40. Careers in Biotechnology Part IV Appendixes Glossary
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