Cracking the Code of Life Questions

Cracking the Code of Life Questions

Write a Reflection on the video segments. Incorporate the points below in your reflection.
1. Instructions for a Human Being

·  Explain the storybook metaphor

·  DNA’s 4 billion years of history

·  DNA – structure, chemical makeup, function

2. Getting the Letters Out

·  Goal of the Human Genome Project

·  Explain the use of technology

3. One Wrong Letter

·  What is Tay Sachs?

·  Explain the term “carrier.

4. The Sequencing Race Begins

·  Explain: Automated DNA-reading process

·  Role of Celera Genomics in the HGP

5. Ramping Up

·  Is the HGP a necessary public investment? Explain.

6. Genetic Variation

·  How similar are humans?

·  Sharing genes with a banana … Explain.

7. Who Owns the Genome?

·  Discuss arguments for and against patenting the genomic code.

·  The effects of patenting on drug companies

8. The Business of Science

·  Who is “profiting” from the genome?

·  Describe the more recent changes in the views of the scientific community.

9. Finding Cures is Hard

·  What is cystic fibrosis (CF)?

·  Explain HOW Genes determine Proteins.

·  HOW does the 3-dimensional structure of a protein affect its function?

10. Complexity in Proteins

·  What is a proteome?

11. The Finish Line

·  Discuss the new beginning and direction in science

12. Finding Disease Genes

·  Scientific processes involved in identifying genes for traits like baldness

·  Explain: "Iceland -All in the family."

·  Use of DeCODE's giant DNA database

13. DNA Databases

·  What is GATTACA?

·  Gene chips and newborns?

14. A family Disease

·  Discuss the mutations BRCA1 and 2

15. Genetic Modification

·  Enhancing your kids- pros and cons

·  Safety of genetically modified foods

·  Explain some concerns about GMO

16. Contemplating the Message

·  Again " Who owns the Genome?"