Preview - Understanding Genetics And Evolution With Computational Models (Sol)

Let's start the model

Let's use the Genetic Switch model to understand the interactions between DNA and proteins.

Follow the instructions below to get started:

Open NetLogo folder and click on NetLogo Logging.

Open the Genetic Switch NetLogo Model that you downloaded earlier.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

In this model, all the molecules that only appear inside the cell are proteins. How many different types of proteins are there in this model?

Hint: Change the sugar settings and see when certain types of proteins appear and disappear.

Explain your scientific investigation process.

Part 1: What were the changes that you made in the model?

Part 2: What were your observations?

Part 3: How did you arrive at your answer using your observations.

Notes

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