Name: ZEN-AMEER E.

SERABANI Topic # 1
Lesson 1
GENETICS: Its Emergence and Contribution to Society
Lesson Output

A. Try this!

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Figure 1. Search word game board

Write down the terms you find from the game board. List as many as you can find.

1. GENES
2 DNA
3. CHROMOSOME
4. ALLELE
5. TRAITS
6. CELL
7. NUCLEUS
8. SEX
9. CODON
10. HELIX
11. SITE
12. BAN
13. SWELL
14. SUE
15. TRADES
16. ELEPHANT
Words from the Working Genetic Non-
game board Definition Terminology Genetic Justification
Terminology
1.GENES A gene is the basic  Plays the big part of the study and
physical and It refers to a specific subject that
functional unit of this course.
heredity. Genes are
made up of DNA.
Some genes act as
instructions to make
molecules called
proteins.
2. DNA DNA is a molecule  It is being discuss while studying g
that contains the
biological instructions
that make each
species unique. DNA,
along with the
instructions it
contains, is passed
from adult organisms
to their offspring
during reproduction.
3. Chromosomes are the  Common word that is related to g
CHROMOSOME things that make
organisms what they
are. They carry all of
the information used
to help a cell grow,
thrive, and reproduce.
4. ALLELE Alleles are different  It is a part of study that helps to a
forms of the same to the reader.
gene which are
located on the same
part of the
chromosome. Genes
are made up of
information needed
to produce different
proteins, so alleles
carry information to
produce different
versions of the same
protein.
5. TRAITS A trait may be any  Somehow describing a particular
single feature or part of the study.
 quantifiable
measurement of an
organism. However,
the most useful traits
for genetic analysis
are present in
different forms in
different individuals.
6. CELL Cells are the basic  A common term in the field of sci
building blocks of all
living things. Cells also
contain the body’s
hereditary material
and can make copies
of themselves.
7. NUCLEUS The nucleus controls  Somehow connected to the cell a
and regulates the in genetics.
activities of the cell
(e.g., growth and
metabolism) and
carries the genes,
structures that
contain the hereditary
information.
8. SEX Either of a pair of  Identify a kind of chromosomes th
chromosomes that information about genetics.
determine whether
an individual is male
or female which are
designated by
scientists as X and Y.
9. CODON A codon is a sequence  Related on the study in which syn
of three DNA or RNA genetic information.
nucleotides that
corresponds with a
specific amino acid or
stop signal during
protein synthesis.
DNA and RNA
molecules are written
in a language of four
nucleotides;
meanwhile, the
language of proteins
includes 20 amino
acids.
10. HELIX It is a type of  The structure to be determine in
smooth space curve
 with tangent lines at A part of the study.
a constant angle to
a fixed axis. Helices
are important in
biology, as the DNA
molecule is formed
as two intertwined
helices, and
many proteins have
helical
substructures,
known as alpha
helices
11. SITE The position or  It has nothing to do with genetics
location of a town,
building, etc.,
especially as to its
environment: the site
of our summer cabin.
The area or exact plot
of ground on which
anything is, has been,
or is to be located:
the site of ancient
Troy.
12. Ban A ban is a formal or  It has nothing to do with genetics
informal prohibition
of something. Bans
are formed for the
prohibition of
activities within a
certain political
territory.
13. SWELL To grow in bulk, as by  Somehow that is further to the m
the absorption of
moisture or the
processes of growth.
Pathology. To
increase abnormally
in size, as by inflation,
distention,
accumulation of
fluids.
14 Sue Use a legal process by  It has nothing to do with genetics
which you try to get a
court of law to force a
person company, or
organization that has
 treated you unfairly
15. Trades The action of buying  It has nothing to do with genetics
and selling goods and
services.

B. Think ahead!

Table 1. Working definition and classification of the words from the word board.

C. SEE IF YOU CAN DO THIS!

Now you’re almost done. Let us see how much you have understood in this lesson by
accomplishing the activities below.

1. List down at least 10 genetic terms you come across in this activity and define it as to how
you understand it.

Genetic Terms Definition

1. GENES It has recipe of each structure in our body.
2. DNA Contain genes that can be pass to the newly form organism.
3. CHROMOSOME Made of protein that can help in multiplying same genetic
information to the cell.
4. ALLELE Came from a same gene but carries different version of protein to
create unique individual.
5. TRAITS A hereditary information composed by paternal and maternal
DNA.
6. CELL It is where DNA or chromosome being produce and packed.
7. NUCLEUS It carries the genes of a single organism.
8. HELIX Where each DNA being attach to, and helps to describe
appearance.
9. CODON It controls the synthesis of DNA or RNA so it won’t overlaps.
10.SEX Gender of the chromosome and it is important to identify what
chromosome is absorb by the offspring.

2. Match the following personalities to their contribution to genetics. Indicate the letter of your
choice by writing the letter on the space provided for.

Personalities Contribution
E 1. Charles Darwin a. coined the term Genetics
A 2. William Bateson b. sex linked traits
C 3. Gregor Mendel c. Law of Segregation and independent assortment
B 4. Thomas Hunt Morgan d. Helical structure of the DNA
D 5. Crick and Watson e. Theory of Natural Selection
3. The study of Genetics was categorized into 3 areas namely: Classical Genetics, Molecular
Genetics and Evolutionary Genetics. Using the given table below, write down at least 3
specialized fields (Branches of Genetics) you have understand belong to each area.

Classical Genetics Molecular Genetics Evolutionary Genetics

Cytogenetics Biochemical Genetics
Epigenetics
Human Genetics Molecular Genetics Metagenomics
Plant Genetics Physiological Genetics Microbial Genetics

4. Given is a list of societal benefits derived from the application of genetic ideas.

a. Disease diagnosis and f. Creating advanced plant k. Genetic engineering 

characterization
b. Identification of
pathogenic mutations
c. Preserving biodiversity
d. Identification and
characterization of microbes
e. Studying inheritance
pattern
species 
g. Creating genetically l. Crop improvement 
modified organisms (GMO)
h. DNA fingerprinting m. Animal and Plant
Breeding program
i. Antibiotic resistance study n. Infectious disease
and drug discovery diagnosis
j. Genetic/DNA medicines  o. Screening, prognosis, and
diagnosis of cancer

Identify what type of social benefit is being described by the given situation below. You
may use more than one answer for each situation.

___b_/n___ 1. A tissue sample was taken from the amniotic fluid of a pregnant woman to ensure
that the fetus is free from congenital diseases.

__g/l_/f/k____ 2. A variety of eggplant with robust, big fruits and disease resistant was
genetically engineered in the lab.

_____i/j__ 3. A gene found only in certain marine gastropods was extracted, isolated, amplified
and cloned for anti-cancer studies.

____o/e__ 4. A man with a cancer history in his family advised her adult daughters regarding
breast cancer screening.

____h____ 5. A used cigarette filter was found in a crime scene and the perpetrator of the crime
was unknown. The filter was subjected for DNA analysis.
6. The genetic terms provided in this lecture is insufficient as you will find out in the
succeeding lectures! To help you better understand the genetic concepts that will be discussed in
future lessons, you construct a glossary of genetic terms using the following as your guide:

1. Include only terms which are not familiar to you

2. Glossary should have at least 50 genetic terms

3. Use any references available but the references should be indicated at the end of your
glossary

Your glossary must be submitted one week after this lesson.