My DNA
Where does my DNA come from?
My parents
DNA samples come from different parts of our____.
body (blood, hair, fingernails, skin, etc.)
Every cell in our body contains our ___.
DNA (unique genetic information)
DNA testing can help diagnose ____.
disease (or illness)
This traditional Christmas treat has red and white stripes.
Candy Cane
My DNA is in every ____.
cell
DAILY DOUBLE
A loop
At the crime scene, what do police take samples of?
The evidence
How many genetic disorders have scientists found?
6,000
What are Santa's helpers called?
Elves
My DNA contains ____ ; such as eye color, hair color and height.
traits or genetic information
What device helps scientists read the DNA fingerprint?
Computers
In the crime lab, scientists test DNA samples from the crime scene and from the ____.
suspect
What causes a genetic disorder?
a mutation
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas
My siblings and I (do / don't) have the exact same DNA.
don't
Who can have identical DNA fingerprints?
No one
Scientists use probes to see if multiple DNA samples ____.
match
DAILY DOUBLE:
Is diagnosing a disease early a PRO or CON? Why?
PRO: Patients can get treated earlier and possibly save their life.
Finish this line: Deck the Halls with boughs of holly, ________________.
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Straight hair is a ____ trait.
recessive
DNA testing proved that this famous person's son had died in prison and didn't escape like some believed.
Marie Antoinette
What makes DNA testing more foolproof?
Many samples (from both the crime scene AND suspect)
Which memory loss disease is linked to our genes?
Alzheimer's disease
Many Japanese like to celebrate Christmas like this other winter holiday.
Valentine's Day