1. 5C
Describe the roles of DNA, RNA and environmental factors in cell differentiation

2. I can describe the location of DNA in a cell
Identify and label the organelle that contains DNA

3. I can describe the function of DNA in a cell
In 2 sentences, describe the function of DNA in a cell.

4. I can describe the locations of RNA in a cell
Identify and label the 4 locations where RNA can be found in a cell

5. I can describe the function of RNA in a cell
What are the 3 functions of RNA in a cell?
(hint: RNA, mRNA, tRNA)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.