Genes and Traits
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Definition: A characteristic that all members of a species has
feature
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Definition: A molecule made from genes that helps determine traits.
protein
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Definition: To receive genes from a parent.
inherit
Where did Spider-Man's power came from?
Radioactive spider
What season in Australia in right now?
Summer
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Definition: A specific characteristic of an individual organism.
trait
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Definition: A random change to a gene that sometimes results in a new trait.
mutation
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Definition: Any difference in traits between individual organisms.
Variation
"May the force be with you"
Name the movie.
Star Wars
What is Buddy the Elf's favorite food?
syrup
One copy from each parent
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Definition: The parts of the cell that builds protein molecules based on the instruction from the genes.
Ribosomes
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Definition: process in which two parents pass on their genes to create offspring
sexual reproduction
Name this fictional scientist
Dr. Heinz Doofenschmirtz
In Japan, what food is eaten on New Year's Eve?
Noodles
What do genes do inside a cell?
Give instructions for making proteins
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Definition: part of the cell where genes are found
nucleus
Why do identical twins look alike and fraternal twins don't?
Identical twins have the same DNA
Fraternal twins- different combinations of genes
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
What movies is this:
A boy who isn’t sure if he still believes in Santa boards a mysterious train on Christmas Eve. On the journey to the North Pole, he meets new friends, faces challenges, and discovers that believing in the magic of Christmas doesn’t always mean seeing — it means trusting.
Polar express
Define homozygous and heterozygous.
Homozygous- same gene versions
Heterozygous- different gene versions
How are genes, proteins, and traits related?
Hint: make an arrow diagram
genes--> make proteins--> determine traits
What happens to the cells to make identical twins?
The reproductive cell duplicates itself and splits.
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antartica
Which country started gingerbread houses?
Germany