✂️ DNA Scissors
CRISPR acts like a classroom tool to cut bad DNA.
scissors
DNA is shaped like a twisted ladder called a double _______.
Helix
DNA is a recipe book used to build these structures, which make up your muscles and hair.
Proteins
In the term GMO, the "M" stands for this word.
Modified
This yellow farm vegetable is modified so bugs won't eat it.
Corn
CRISPR uses a "Guide" molecule that acts like this map tool to find the right spot.
GPS
Letter A always pairs with T. Letter C always pairs with this letter.
G
The cell makes a temporary, single-sided copy of DNA called this.
RNA
Changing wild animals might ruin this, which is the natural balance of an environment.
Ecosystem
Modified bacteria are used to make this vital medicine for diabetes.
Insulin
Scientists found CRISPR inside these tiny germs.
Bacteria
The four code letters of DNA are A, T, C, and what?
G
This tiny cell part reads the RNA to build the protein.
Ribosome
Changing a baby's DNA before birth to pick its traits is called making a "_______ baby."
Designer baby
"Golden Rice" has extra vitamins to stop kids from going _______.
Blind
After cutting a bad gene, CRISPR lets scientists do this to the DNA.
Fix it
This 4-letter word is a chunk of DNA that decides a trait like eye color.
Gene
Proteins are made of chains of these blocks: ______ acids.
Amino acids
This word means deciding what is morally right or wrong in science.
Bioethics
Scientists put jellyfish genes into these pets to make them glow in the dark.
Fish (GloFish)
True or False: CRISPR can change the DNA of a living creature.
True
DNA is locked inside this central part of a cell.
Nucleus
If DNA says A-A-C, the matching RNA copy says U-U-G. What letter does RNA use instead of T?
U
People worry that GMO foods might cause these bad health reactions.
Allergies
Long ago, humans changed dog DNA by doing this, rather than using a lab.
Selective breeding