☼What is a gene?☼
DNA is made up of little sections, called genes. These are carried on chromosomes and determine specific traits, such as if you have freckles or not.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/genes_genetic_disorders.html#a_What_Is_a_Gene_
DNA is made up of little sections, called genes. These are carried on chromosomes and determine specific traits, such as if you have freckles or not.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/genes_genetic_disorders.html#a_What_Is_a_Gene_
✿How do genes work?✿
Genes have different patterns of A, T, G, and C code that are the instructions your body needs to function, and they themselves are sections of DNA that are carried on specific chromosomes. It helps make stuff like the enzymes to digest food or the pigment that gives your eyes their color. The cells keep making more cells (duplicating), and they pass off the information to those new ones. They also determine specific traits you have, such as your hair color.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/genes_genetic_disorders.html#a_What_Is_a_Gene_
Genes have different patterns of A, T, G, and C code that are the instructions your body needs to function, and they themselves are sections of DNA that are carried on specific chromosomes. It helps make stuff like the enzymes to digest food or the pigment that gives your eyes their color. The cells keep making more cells (duplicating), and they pass off the information to those new ones. They also determine specific traits you have, such as your hair color.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/genes_genetic_disorders.html#a_What_Is_a_Gene_
❥What is a genetic disorder?❥
An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [glossary
An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [glossary
✩What are 2 major causes of genetic disorders in humans?✩
Mutations in the DNA of your genes cause genetic disorders. When the overall structure or the number of chromosomes is changes, other disorders can also be caused.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [glossary
Mutations in the DNA of your genes cause genetic disorders. When the overall structure or the number of chromosomes is changes, other disorders can also be caused.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [glossary
☯What is a pedigree and how do scientists use it?☯
Scientists use a pedigree to trace the inheritance of traits in humans. A pedigree is a chart or a “family tree” that tracks which member in your family have a particular trait.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [pgs. 117 – 121]
Scientists use a pedigree to trace the inheritance of traits in humans. A pedigree is a chart or a “family tree” that tracks which member in your family have a particular trait.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [pgs. 117 – 121]
⚓How are genetic disorders diagnosed and treated?⚓
Today, doctors use a karyotype to help diagnose genetic disorders. They are treated through medical care, education, job training and other methods.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [pgs. 117 – 121]
Today, doctors use a karyotype to help diagnose genetic disorders. They are treated through medical care, education, job training and other methods.
Cronkite, Donald. Cells and Heredity. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005. [pgs. 117 – 121]