Gene Expression Essentials
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Topics
- Gene Expression
- DNA Transcription
- Protein Synthesis
- Cells
- Stoichastics of Molecular Interactions
Description
Express yourself through your genes! See if you can generate and collect three types of protein, then move on to explore the factors that affect protein synthesis in a cell.
Sample Learning Goals
- Explain the main sequence of events that occur within a cell that leads to protein synthesis.
- Predict how changing the concentrations and interactions of biomolecules affects protein production.
- Explain how protein production in a single cell relates to the quantity produced by a collection of cells.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Gene expression and regulation | Subha Eswaran | HS | Demo Guided Discuss Lab |
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Fondamenti di espressione genica | Laura Bianca Condorelli | HS | Guided Lab |
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Software Requirements
Windows 7+ | Mac OS 10.7+ | iPad and iPad Mini with iOS | Chromebook with Chrome OS |
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Credits
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