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Classify genes and proteins
Free printable Grade 7 science worksheet for "Classify genes and proteins" — practice genetics and biotechnology. No-prep, print or assign online.
Middle-school students tackle the relationship between genes and proteins in this challenging Life Science worksheet, classifying concepts from genetics and biotechnology into the correct categories. Teachers can use it to assess whether students understand how genetic information flows from DNA to protein, and to deepen understanding of heredity and biotechnology. It fits within Grades 6–8 life science and prepares students for high-school biology concepts.
Learning objectives
- Classify examples as genes, proteins, or related processes in genetics and biotechnology
- Explain the role of genes in directing protein synthesis
- Connect gene-protein relationships to real-world applications in biotechnology
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