Instructional Video

The Proteasome

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How do cells get rid of worn out proteins? Using a short video clip, viewers learn about the role of ubiquitin in flagging worn-out proteins and see how the proteasome degrades flagged proteins. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as an example of how enzymes and mutations affect the function of proteins
  • Provide a visual of protein degradation
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects learners know details about proteins and enzymes 
Pros
  • Visual has labeled parts to promote understanding
  • Good representation of how enzymes direct cellular processes
Cons
  • None
Common Core
NGSS