DNA MUTATIONS

Teach genetic mutation with this beautiful and engaging virtual simulation from Concord Consortium (No Sign Up needed). Students can randomly apply three different types of point mutations including substitution, insertion and deletion to see the impact on the final polypeptide chain. Afterwards, they will draw the amino acid chains and describe the impact the random mutations had on the amino acid sequence compared to the normal sequence prior to the mutation.

What’s included in this product?

• The genetic mutation worksheet (pdf )
• Link and QR CODE to virtual simulation
• Step by step teacher guide with pictures
• Answer key

Materials needed:

• Digital device such as computer, smartphones , tablets
• A copy of the worksheet for each student

System Requirements:

A) It works on Apple and Android devices

B) The activity runs in a Web browser. Suitable browsers are: Google Chrome (versions 30 and above) Safari (versions 7 and above), Firefox (version 30 and above), Internet Explorer (version 10 or higher), and Microsoft Edge.

c) No sign up or registration required for teacher or students

GRADE LEVEL:

Grade 7 to 12, Higher Education

**Students’ Pre-requisite Knowledge
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Students should ideally be familiar with what mutation is and how information from DNA is transcribed into mRNA which is translated into proteins.(central dogman)

I am confident this will be a great addition to your DNA and Mutations unit and will spark curiosity in the minds of our tech savvy students in your class.

Please reach out with feedback and questions at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Thank you and have a great class.