Podcast
Questions and Answers
Genes are made up of ______
Genes are made up of ______
DNA
Gene editing can potentially prevent ______
Gene editing can potentially prevent ______
disease
Gene editing could lead to the end of life-threatening ______
Gene editing could lead to the end of life-threatening ______
illnesses
Your ______ is made up of trillions of cells
Your ______ is made up of trillions of cells
Signup and view all the answers
A gene is a short section of ______
A gene is a short section of ______
Signup and view all the answers
Genes that don't function properly can cause ______
Genes that don't function properly can cause ______
Signup and view all the answers
By removing or replacing the faulty genes in an unborn child, scientists might be able to prevent a ______ before it develops
By removing or replacing the faulty genes in an unborn child, scientists might be able to prevent a ______ before it develops
Signup and view all the answers
Gene editing could mean the end to life-threatening illnesses like ______ or heart disease
Gene editing could mean the end to life-threatening illnesses like ______ or heart disease
Signup and view all the answers
A gene is a short section of ______ that determines a characteristic like how curly your hair is or the size of your ears
A gene is a short section of ______ that determines a characteristic like how curly your hair is or the size of your ears
Signup and view all the answers
A lot of human characteristics come from your ______ - the information in your body that has been passed on from your parents to you
A lot of human characteristics come from your ______ - the information in your body that has been passed on from your parents to you
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Human Characteristics and Genes
- Human characteristics come from genes (passed down from parents) and environment
- Genes determine characteristics like hair texture and ear size
Cells and Chromosomes
- Human body is made up of trillions of cells
- Each cell contains 46 chromosomes (23 from mother, 23 from father)
- Chromosomes are composed of DNA (deoxyribose nucleic acid)
Gene Function and Disease
- Genes are short sections of DNA that determine characteristics
- Faulty genes can cause disease
- Gene editing involves removing or replacing faulty genes to prevent disease
Gene Editing and Its Potential
- Gene editing might prevent life-threatening illnesses like cancer and heart disease
- It could also eliminate inherited diseases before they develop
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on genetics and gene editing with this quiz! Explore the impact of genes on human characteristics and the potential for gene editing to prevent inherited diseases. Discover how your genetic code shapes who you are and the exciting possibilities for the future of genetic science.
