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 The DNA is like a storybook thats been edited over billions of years. DNAs 4 billion years of history The 1st sigh of life that reproduced the chemical makeup of DNA that we all share. DNA structure, chemical makeup, function Double helix, C G A T, instructions for development

2. Getting the Letters Out

Goal of the Human Genome Project To read all 3 billion DNA strands for analysis Explain the use of technology Computers analyze DNA strands a 1000 a few seconds rather than 100 by hand a day

3. One Wrong Letter

What is Tay Sachs? A disorder that destroys the brain by excess fat buildup Explain the term carrier. The DNA carrier that duplicated the mistakes or positives in offspring

4. The Sequencing Race Begins

Explain: Automated DNA-reading process Machine splits DNA and adds bacteria and a dye that the computer and analyze Role of Celera Genomics in the HGP Computer operated body of DNA analyzers that work very fast at their job of analyzing the Genome

5. Ramping Up
Is the HGP a necessary public investment? Explain. Yes because the HGP can help solve problems that only scientist can do with DNA

6. Genetic Variation
How similar are humans? By a species very close but only in DNA our physical appearance is diverse Sharing genes with a banana Explain. 50% of our genes are shared by bananas because we all have the same makeup either alive or not

7. Who Owns the Genome?

Discuss arguments for and against patenting the genomic code. A profit for drug companies or a huge downfall are examples for and against patenting the DNA The effects of patenting on drug companies People will either make a huge breakthrough or doubt the scientists for creating a loss of time and money

8. The Business of Science

Who is profiting from the genome? The people that view the info Describe the more recent changes in the views of the scientific community. The scientists are scared for they might lose some money from the drug company

9. Finding Cures is Hard

What is cystic fibrosis (CF)? A disorder that attacks organs with the lungs as priority Explain HOW Genes determine Proteins. The order represents how many and what is formed during development

HOW does the 3-dimensional structure of a protein affect its function? What is a proteome? Discuss the new beginning and direction in science Scientific processes involved in identifying genes for traits like baldness Explain: "Iceland -All in the family." Use of DeCODE's giant DNA database What is GATTACA? Gene chips and newborns? Discuss the mutations BRCA1 and 2 Enhancing your kids- pros and cons Safety of genetically modified foods Explain some concerns about GMO Again " Who owns the Genome?"

10. Complexity in Proteins 11. The Finish Line 12. Finding Disease Genes

13. DNA Databases

14. A family Disease 15. Genetic Modification

16. Contemplating the Message