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    1. This document discusses DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the Human Genome Project. It notes that humans have 46 chromosomes and describes DNA's role in determining proteins. Students are asked to follow along with class notes on DNA structure, base pairs, and genes on chromosomes. 2. The assignment asks students to consider questions about genetic screening and testing related to employment, insurance, privacy, and who should pay for testing. Students are asked to explain their views on whether employers/insurers can require genetic tests and if test results should be private or revealed. 3. Students are also asked to consider whether individuals or the health system should pay for genetic disease testing, and how this decision could affect access to tests.

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    1. This document discusses DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the Human Genome Project. It notes that humans have 46 chromosomes and describes DNA's role in determining proteins. Students are asked to follow along with class notes on DNA structure, base pairs, and genes on chromosomes. 2. The assignment asks students to consider questions about genetic screening and testing related to employment, insurance, privacy, and who should pay for testing. Students are asked to explain their views on whether employers/insurers can require genetic tests and if test results should be private or revealed. 3. Students are also asked to consider whether individuals or the health system should pay for genetic disease testing, and how this decision could affect access to tests.

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    Slides 1.2 Genes and DNA

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    1. This document discusses DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the Human Genome Project. It notes that humans have 46 chromosomes and describes DNA's role in determining proteins. Students are asked to follow along with class notes on DNA structure, base pairs, and genes on chromosomes. 2. The assignment asks students to consider questions about genetic screening and testing related to employment, insurance, privacy, and who should pay for testing. Students are asked to explain their views on whether employers/insurers can require genetic tests and if test results should be private or revealed. 3. Students are also asked to consider whether individuals or the health system should pay for genetic disease testing, and how this decision could affect access to tests.

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    1.

    2 Genes (and
    DNA)
    Video: What is DNA? (Stated Clearly)

    Follow along with the class notes.


    BASE PAIRS
    DNA structure

    chromosome

    gene
    DNA → Proteins
    From:
    Humans have
    46 chromosomes

    A karyotype
    Human Genome Project
    Video: How to sequence the human genome
    Origami or colouring
    Assignment: DNA and Genetic Screening

    Use your text page 16 - 21 and your chromebook to


    complete the assignment:

    1.2 DNA and Genetic Screening


    Questions to consider:
    1. Should employers or insurance companies be allowed to require people to test
    for diseases like Huntington disease or should it be personal choice? Explain.

    2. Should people be required to reveal the results of genetic tests to their employers
    or insurance companies? Or should it be kept private?

    3. Should individuals have to pay to be tested for diseases like Huntington disease? Or
    should the health system pay for it? How might this decision affected access to the test?

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