Guide 8A
Proteins
The building blocks of life.
In this guide you will construct models of the molecules that produce observable traits and describe how mutations can alter these traits.
Video Overview
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Proteins Contents
Complete all five of these sections before taking the quiz and submitting your media piece.
Proteins Objectives
Genes
Explain what a gene is and how it relates to DNA structure, transcription, and translation.
Proteins
Provide examples of the functions proteins play in animals, including how structure relates to these functions.
Mutations
Describe what a mutation is, how it occurs, and the possible impacts, including examples of mutations in animals species.
Body Coverings
Describe the various body coverings found in animal species and relate to shared proteins.
Feathers
Identify feather structures and describe the role of feathered wings in insulation and flight.
Proteins Product Page
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Research Question 8: Why does it look like this?
