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=Welcome to FDR Genetics Mutations Period 6 Class!= This wiki is designed for students to gather and share information about genetic mutations.

Objective

 * **Define** and **explain** the genetic disease/syndrome you have been assigned.
 * **Explain** how your genetic disease occurs- gene or chromosomal mutation.
 * **Explain** the **benefits** **and limitations** of your genetic disease, these may include the identification process or how gene therapy and genetic engineering is being used.
 * **Discuss** how social, economical, cultural and ethical issues are associated with your disease/syndrome.
 * Make sure to **communicate** using scientific information **effectively** and **correctly**.
 * **Present** the information in multiple forms. Remember to include visual representations (IE. diagrams, images of karyotypes, pictures of individuals, DNA sequences, etc.)
 * Acknowledge the sources of information you have accessed by attaching a bibliography as a separate sheet, using proper MLA citation.

**How to use it**: At the bar at the left you can find different pages. Begin by going to All Tasks to start your assignment. Each page leads you to a different content. For example, in Cloning you will find a things about that topic. Be free to explore the different pages that we are elaborating. **Note**: All your changes will be saved in History. People will be able to see what you did.That way, the teacher can give you credit for your collaboration or participation.
 * Warning!!**: Your changes will not be saved if you do not put **SAVE** at the top. Never close without saving. If you close without saving your whole writing or changes you made will not be displayed for people to see