Use these extension questions as part of the Introduction to Bioinformatics lesson to help students dive deeper into the genetic information related to SARS-CoV-2 and challenge their understanding of evolution.
There are over 10,000 rare diseases that affect over 30 million Americans. Many rare diseases follow a Mendelian pattern of inheritance. This activity allows students to apply their knowledge of Mendelian genetics patterns and encourages them to research what is known about the diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders has information that can be used by students.
Protein synthesis is an essential part of understanding cell function and is a central part of life-science curriculum. This looping activity allows students to move around the classroom while transcribing and translating a protein.
