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Biochemistry and Cell Signaling Pathway of the Mc1r Gene ActivityBiochemistry and Cell Signaling Pathway of the Mc1r Gene Activity
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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9th - 12th
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Science
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1 hr
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2013
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Biochemistry and Cell Signaling Pathway of the Mc1r Gene

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How do mice have so much fur color variation over generations? Scholars illustrate protein structures based on amino acid sequences. Then, they analyze the signaling pathway in different-colored mice populations. This allows them to understand how cell signaling directly affects coat-color signaling.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

adaptations, evolution, mutation, natural selection, traits, genetic variation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Display a large amino acid chart that everyone can see or copy small versions for each student or group

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of protein structure and function, transcription, translation, cell signaling, ligands, reception, and pathways
  • Each pupil needs blue, red, green, and yellow colored pencils

Pros

  • Includes a full answer key
  • Works as an extension to other lessons or as a standalone lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.7

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