BNFO 300 
Molecular Biology Through Discovery
Questionnaire on investigation: What is a Gene?
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Fall 2013  


I. Basic Information

A. Your name 
II. Old business

A. Anything further you'd like to discuss regarding the notes, Strategies of Life?

B. Anything further you'd like to discuss regarding Problem Set I, Library Treasure Hunt?

C. Anything further you'd like to discuss regarding distinguishing results from conclusions in research articles?

III. What is a Gene?
A. How far have you gotten in the tutorial, "What is a Gene?"?
    You can answer by referring to the last item you addressed (e.g. III.3). 

B. Provide a statement that describes as accurately and completely as possible your current understanding regarding how a cell determines where a gene begins.
     

Consider how comfortable you are with the following topics (as defined by the tour What is a Gene?):

C. The relationship between a gene and a genome

D. The coordinate system

E. How to go about identifying a gene from within a DNA sequence

With this in mind, how could class time best be spent to meet your needs?
     

IV. Annotation of a gene

Consider the following in light of the notes Annotation of a Gene:

A. Have you chosen a gene for annotation? If not, do you have a good idea how to go about doing so?

B. Have you looked for evidence to justify the existing assertion regarding function of the protein encoded by the gene? If not, do you have a good idea how to go about doing so?

C. Have you attempted to alter the Evidence field of a gene? If not, do you have a good idea how to go about doing so?

With this in mind, how could class time best be spent to meet your needs?
     

V. Problem Set 2 (Strategies of Life)

Any particular problems you think it would be good to discuss or work out in class?
     

VI. Wrinch (1936) On the Molecular Structure of Chromosomes

A. Were you able to find and download this article?

B. Do you foresee any particular problems in using this article to help you grasp how genes were visualized 80 years ago?
     

VII. Miscellaneous

Any thoughts or concerns thus far concerning finding a mentor or completing a research proposal?

Any other comments, questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have?

Thanks!

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