Module Instructions: Central Dogma (C)

Pre-Lab: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

Step 1. Watch the Animation provided in the module. It is really helpful to help you visualize these rather abstract processes.

Step 2. Watch the Pre-Lab to help prepare you for the lab and post-lab quiz.

Lab: Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids and Proteins

Step 1. Obtain your lab.

Step 2. Gather your supplies for the lab. This is a wet lab. You likely have all the necessary supplies around the house. You may need to make a run to the grocery store to get the rest.

Materials:

3 – large cups (or bowls)
3 – small cups (The small cups need to fit into the larger cups, bowls will work)
Thermometer (This is optional. If you do not have a thermometer, you can just record the data and hot, warm and cold.)
Lemon juice
Ice
Range
½ an apple
Knife
3 – plates
Grater

Step 4. Take a photo of your experimental setup. It should look something like this.

Step 5. Take a photo of "Minute 0". Once you get your lab set up, take a photo before you start the timer. It should look like this.

Step 6. Take a photo at the 45 minute mark (the end) of your experiment. Record your results on the lab and complete the conclusion.

Step 7. Create a PDF of your lab. If you need help, look in the Start Here module. Be sure to include your photos in the PDF. Failure to document your experiment will result in a zero for the lab.

Post-Lab: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

Submit the Post-Lab in Canvas by Friday at 5pm on the date given in the calendar.