Chapter 16 Discussion
Chapter Discussions
Chapter discussions are meant for you to exchange ideas and opinions with your fellow classmates on topics in the chapters that reflect contemporary and important concepts.
All exchanges in the discussions should be cordial and respectful. It is okay to disagree with someone but be respectful in your responses and support your ideas with facts when called for.
Citation: If you need to cite a particular reference you do not need to follow a particular style. Just make sure that others can find the resource by using the citation you have provided.
Instructions:
Read the information below regarding the topic for this chapter.
Answer and/or respond to the questions and topics below in a new discussion thread. This will be your “initial post”.
Your initial posting should reflect your thought on the subject and be thorough. Use complete sentences and refrain from slang. Responses should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs.
Respond to at least 2 other posts on the discussion forums.
Your responses to other students should be thoughtful and respectful. Refrain from short responses like “good job” or “I liked your post”. Instead follow that up with why it was a “good job” or why you liked it.
Chapter 16 Discussion
It wasn’t very long ago when much of the DNA found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes was considered “junk DNA” because it did not directly code for a protein. We now know that DNA doesn’t have to just code for a protein to have a function. This is particularly true of the controlling mechanisms of transcription. But the importance of this discovery can easily be overlooked as just information that you need to know for a test.
In what ways do you think information about gene expression in bacteria is valuable? This is an open-ended question and feel free to interpret in your own way.
Initial Post
Present your thoughts in a new thread in the discussion forum.
