1. Unit 5: Is cancer in your genes?
DO NOW
Read the first two paragraphs of Theresa’s story and complete the Stop & Draw on the notes

2. Stop & Draw
Create a family tree to show how the cancer-trait may have been passed through Theresa’s family over time
 Example

3. Theresa’s Story, Continued
Finish reading the second page of Theresa’s story
Complete the “Debrief & Practice” questions once you are done

4. Debrief & Practice 1
Identify what a “trait” is, and explain what makes a trait “heritable” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Debrief & Practice 1
Hereditary traits are transmitted from generation to generation by means of:
(1) Specific sequences of molecular bases in DNA in reproductive cells
(2) Proteins in body cells
(3) Carbohydrates in body cells
(4) Specific starches making up DNA in reproductive cells

6. Debrief & Practice 2
2. What molecule is contained in the nucleus of a cell, and how does that molecule affect the production of proteins in a cell? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Debrief & Practice 2 Molecule A contains the:
(1) Starch necessary for ribosome synthesis in the cytoplasm
(2) Organic substance that is broken down into molecules B, C and D
(3) Proteins that form the ribosome in the cytoplasm
(4) Directions for the synthesis of molecules B, C, and D

8. Debrief & Practice 3
3. The doctors told Theresa that she had a mutation in the BRCA1 gene. What is a mutation? What is the BRCA1 protein supposed to do?
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9. Debrief & Practice 3
3. Describe the relationship between the three structures shown in the diagram to the right.
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10. Writing for the Regents
Complete the lesson summary individually
Consider: What have you learned about traits? Inheritance? DNA? Genes? Mutations?
Answer the “Writing for the Regents” prompt IN COMPLETE SENTENCES
Unfinished responses become homework tonight!