DNA Basics
What does DNA tell your body to do?
It gives instructions for how to grow and function.
What are the four letters of the DNA alphabet?
A, C, T, G.
True or False: Only animals have DNA.
False – every living thing has DNA.
What is heredity?
Passing traits from parents to kids.
What is a DNA code used for?
To identify living things
Where is DNA found in your body?
In every cell!
Which two letters always pair together?
A with T, and C with G.
Do humans share DNA with animals?
Yes! 90% with mice, 98% with chimps.
Name one example of a trait.
eye colour, hair texture, dimples, height, etc
What were you trying to detect in the coding activity?
Endangered species in products.
What do the letters A, T, C, and G stand for?
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.
What does a different DNA code mean?
It creates different traits or instructions.
What does DNA determine in a living thing?
How it looks and works.
What is a trait?
A specific characteristic or feature.
Which animal had this code: ATCCATAGCCATACCG?
American Crocodile
What is the shape of a DNA strand?
A double helix (like a twisted ladder).
What is the DNA code made of?
Different combinations of A, T, C, and G blocks.
Why do you look like your parents?
You inherited their DNA.
Is tongue rolling a trait?
Yes!
Why is DNA used in detective work?
Because each species has a unique code.
Where do you get your DNA from?
From your parents (half from each).
What are the DNA "letters" compared to in the lesson?
LEGO blocks
Can learning about DNA help protect animals?
Yes! Like finding endangered species through DNA.
Who do you inherit traits from?
Your parents or biological family.
What did you discover about the shop during the lesson?
It was illegally using endangered animals!