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The Biotech Notes: BIOTECHNOLOGY DNA Replication: Prokaryotes.

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Reviewed:: Nov 20, 2023 by Biology

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Overview:

To my understanding, the material is directed to the area of science and technology, specifically to biology, and genetics. It can be well used at the level of high school and freshman biology courses. This material is focused on the area of DNA replication, which is an important process that takes place in every organism, be it prokaryotic or eukaryotic. The DNA replication process produces two identical copies of daughter DNA molecules using the existing DNA molecule as a template.

Type of Material:

This material can be used well as a tutorial for high-school students, and students in dual enrollment, and as a tutorial or supportive material to freshman students taking the course as face-to-face, or as a fully (remote) online course modality.

Recommended Uses:

Tutorial, individual and team discussion, self-study, and test preparation.

Technical Requirements:

A permanent Internet connection.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Users of this resource will learn the process of DNA replication in prokaryotes

Target Student Population:

High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Familiarity with Biotechnology vocabulary

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Current and relevant
Material is clearly laid out
Materials presented in a concise and logical manner
The course is informed by scholarship
The topics are well-organized
The resource is timely, using current information to illustrate a point
The colorful illustration makes the topic more understandable.

Concerns:

This material did not discuss the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The information is accurate at the time of this review
Information provided helps students understand the relatedness of the topics
Primary references are provided so students can further improve their understanding of the concepts
Reinforces concepts progressively
Technical terms are bolded for emphasis The vocabulary is appropriate for the target audience

Concerns:

It could compare how DNA replication goes in both the pro- and eukaryotic organisms. It should also briefly include the modern methods of sequencing, computer data analysis, and how bioinformatics emerged as a new computer technology to store, retrieve, and analyze nucleotide sequencing data.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The narrative uses vocabulary that is appropriate for the target audience
The information is well-organized and follows a logical order
Website is accessible with most browsers
The illustrations are visually appealing and enhance the narrative

Concerns:

None

Other Issues and Comments:: The resource can be shared through social media. The reference list is too short for this topic. As an attempt to simplify complicated topics, the site is well done.
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