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Summary:
The goal of this exercise is to introduce students to 3-D structures of biological molecules, visualize and manipulate them to understand their functions. The exercise also helps them see the effect of changing an amino acid.
Contents:
FMNTeachingNotesTemplate-Spr2020-SharonC-20200623.docxDescription
Learning Objectives:
- To understand what Sickle Cell Anemia is and what population it affects?
- To understand what the hemoglobin molecule is, what it is made up of, where the sickle cell mutation occurs in the gene, how it affects people who have this gene,
- To learn about what types of medications are used to treat people who have the disease
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Cisneros, S. (2020). Sickle Cell Anemia using Nicholas’ Story. Molecular CaseNet Faculty Mentoring Network Spring 2020, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Z773-JS90