My DNA
Where does my DNA come from?
My parents
DNA samples come from different parts of our____.
body (blood, hair, fingernails, skin, etc.)
At the crime scene, what do police take samples of?
The evidence
Every cell in our body contains our ___.
DNA (unique genetic information)
DNA testing can save ___.
lives
My DNA is in every ____.
cell
DAILY DOUBLE
A loop
In the crime lab, scientists test DNA samples from the crime scene and from the ____.
suspects
What causes a genetic disorder?
a mutation
DNA testing can help diagnose ____.
disease (or illness)
My DNA contains ____ ; such as eye color, hair color and height.
traits or genetic information
What device helps scientists read the DNA from cell samples?
Computers
Scientists use probes to see if multiple DNA samples ____.
match
How many genetic disorders have scientists found?
6,000
DAILY DOUBLE
Is diagnosing a disease early a PRO or CON? Why?
PRO: Patients can get treated earlier and possibly save their lives.
My siblings and I (do / don't) have the exact same DNA.
don't
Who can have identical DNA fingerprints?
No one
DAILY DOUBLE
Which suspect committed the crime?
Suspect 3
True or False: A change in one gene CAUSES disease.
FALSE: It means the RISK of getting the disease is higher.
Who should have access to your DNA fingerprint? Why?
Answers will vary.
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
What is ONE negative aspect of DNA testing?
Answers will vary.