DNA Technology and Human Genetics

• Role-play genetic counseling using sickle cell anemia as the example disorder
• Diagnose sickle cell anemia through DNA and/or protein electrophoresis
• Work through Sickle Cell Anemia Case Study (see Web Resource and Mystery of the Crooked Cell links, below)
• Discuss prenatal and newborn testing with blood disorders as examples
• Hemoglobin Web Assignment ( see Student Web Assignment / Answer Key below)

Supplemental Files: 

Sickle Cell Anemia Case Study

Hemoglobin Web Assignment Answer Key

Mystery of the Crooked Cell

Hemoglobin Web Assignment