DNA & GENES
What do your genes have the instructions to do?
Build you.
What are traits that show up when a person has just one dominant gene?
Dominant traits
What is a gene mutation compared to in a recipe?
A typo, spelling mistake, or mix-up in the instructions.
How did Spider-Man change his genes in his backstory?
He was bitten by a radioactive spider with gene-altering capabilities.
Where do you get your mix of genes from?
Both your mom and your dad.
What are traits that show up only when a person gets two recessive genes?
Recessive traits
How do gene mutations happen in the body?
A tiny slip-up or mistake that occasionally happens when cells copy their DNA code.
Did the spider's venom travel through his blood to edit his genes?
Yes (Don't try this at home!)
Where is DNA and your genes found inside your body?
Inside almost every single cell, packed away like a secret code.
What kind of genes can hide a recessive trait?
Dominant genes.
Why do gene mutations matter?
They make living things unique and are one of the main reasons for wonderful variety and differences.
What modern tool is an example of tools that make gene editing a reality so that maybe one day people could edit genes?
CRISPR