Thursday, June 2, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Virtual Lab-Punnett Squares
Complete the following virtual lab on Punnett Squares and send the results and write up directly to jaharris@dc.seedschooldc.org. The bottom ribbon has two links for table and journal which is where you can locate the submit tabs. You must send this assignment individually to receive complete credit.
Virtual Genetics Lab - Guinnea Pigs
Virtual Genetics Lab - Guinnea Pigs
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Larry Cheeks notes
1.Heredity is the passing on of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
2. The first person to notice this was Aristotle. He said " were each a mixture of our parents traits, with the father supplying life force and the mother supplying the building blocks.
3. The first person to start studying heredity in an modern way was Gregor Mendel.
4. We all have Chromosomes.
5. Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
6. Gene is an section of DNA in an specific location on an chromosomes.
7. Polygenic trait is many Genes.
8. Somatic is any cell in an animal body that is not an sperm or an egg.
9. Some plants have polyploid cells- They have more than two sets in each chromosome.
10. Every one inharets two alleles from their parents.
11. Reginald C. Punnett invented the punnett square as a way to diagram the outcome of a particular cross breeding experiment.
12. Ear wax and armpit sweat are produced by the same type of gland.
13. Pleiotropic is the gene affects how wet your ear wax is, and how much you stinck.
14. At that 23 pair of chromosomes have sex chromosomes.
15. Women have XX and men have one X.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Heredity crash course notes Aaron Terrell
1.Heredity- The passing on of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
2. The first person to notice this was Aristotle. He said " were each a mixture of our parents traits, with the father supplying life force and the mother supplying the building blocks.
3. The first person to start studying heredity in an modern way was Gregor Mendel.
4. We all have Chromosomes.
5. Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
6. Gene is an section of DNA in an spocific location on an chromosomes.
7. Polygenic trait- Many Genes.
8. Somatic- Any cell in an animal body that is not an sperm or an egg.
9. some plants have polyploid cells- They have more than two sets in each chromosome.
10. Every one inharets two alleles from their parents.
11. Reginald C. Punnett invented the punnett square as a way to diagram the outcome of a particular cross breeding experiment.
12. Ear wax and armpit sweat are produced by the same type of gland.
13. pleiotropic- the gene affects how wet your ear wax is, and how much you stinck.
14. At that 23rd pair of chromosomes have sex chromosomes.
15. Women have XX and men have one X.
2. The first person to notice this was Aristotle. He said " were each a mixture of our parents traits, with the father supplying life force and the mother supplying the building blocks.
3. The first person to start studying heredity in an modern way was Gregor Mendel.
4. We all have Chromosomes.
5. Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
6. Gene is an section of DNA in an spocific location on an chromosomes.
7. Polygenic trait- Many Genes.
8. Somatic- Any cell in an animal body that is not an sperm or an egg.
9. some plants have polyploid cells- They have more than two sets in each chromosome.
10. Every one inharets two alleles from their parents.
11. Reginald C. Punnett invented the punnett square as a way to diagram the outcome of a particular cross breeding experiment.
12. Ear wax and armpit sweat are produced by the same type of gland.
13. pleiotropic- the gene affects how wet your ear wax is, and how much you stinck.
14. At that 23rd pair of chromosomes have sex chromosomes.
15. Women have XX and men have one X.
Heredity Crash Course ( Dajhauna Wormley )
1. Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to offspring
2. Aristotle said " we're each a mixture of our parents traits with the father supplying life force and the mother supplying the building blocks "
3. Human Cells have 23 pairs of Chromosomes
4. Genes are sections of DNA
5. There are specific locations on chromosomes that contain information that determines a trait.
6. Polygenic Triat - a bunch of different genes working together.
7. Pleiotropic - a single gene can influence how multiple traits can be expressed ( ex: color )
8. Mendelian Trait - example .. dryness or wetness of earwax located at same spot ( chromosome 16 )
9. Gametes - sex cells
10. Polyploid cells mean they have more than two sets of chromosomes In each cell.
11. When there are two alelles that decide the outcome of the specific trait, one of those could be dominant and the other recessive.
12. Just because an allele is recessive , does not meant is less common in each when ethic material.
13. Everyone inherits two alleles from their parents.
14. Phenotype is expressed physically.
15. Males are XY and females are XX.
An'Drake Hall (15FACTS)
- NEREDITY THE PASSING OF TRAITS FROM PARENTS TO THE OFFSPRING
-HEREDITY IS THE FORM OF PARENTS TO KIDS
-EVERY HUMAN HAS CHROMOSOMES
- HUMAN CELLS HAS 28 PAIRS OF CHROMOSOMES
- IF BOTH OF YOUR PARENTS HAS THE SAME TYPE OF EARWAX YOU WILL GET IT RANDOMLY THREW YOU
- ONE PAIR OF CHROMOSOMES ARE SEX PAIRS
THE DEFINITION OF ALLELE IS ONE OF TWO OR MORE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF AGENE
-ONE INNERITED FROM EACH PARENT
-DIPLOID MEANS THERE ARE TWO SETS CHROMOSOMES
- 22 PAIRS OF CHROMOSOMES ARE OUTOSOMES
- EARWAX AND ARMPIT SWEAT ARE PRODUCED BY SAME GLAND
- HOMOZYGOUS MEANS ONE EACH OF TWO DIFFERENT ALLELES
- HETEROZYGOUS MEANS SHE HAS TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME GENE FROM EACH OF HER PARENTS
- THE FIRST PERSON TO START STUDYING REREDITY WAS GREGOR MERDEL
-ARISTOTLE SAID WE HAVE A MIXTURE OF OUR PARENT TRAITS AND RATHER SUPPLYING THE BUILDING BLOCKS
-THE STUDY OF NEREDITY MEANS ANCIENT-
-HEREDITY IS THE FORM OF PARENTS TO KIDS
-EVERY HUMAN HAS CHROMOSOMES
- HUMAN CELLS HAS 28 PAIRS OF CHROMOSOMES
- IF BOTH OF YOUR PARENTS HAS THE SAME TYPE OF EARWAX YOU WILL GET IT RANDOMLY THREW YOU
- ONE PAIR OF CHROMOSOMES ARE SEX PAIRS
THE DEFINITION OF ALLELE IS ONE OF TWO OR MORE ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF AGENE
-ONE INNERITED FROM EACH PARENT
-DIPLOID MEANS THERE ARE TWO SETS CHROMOSOMES
- 22 PAIRS OF CHROMOSOMES ARE OUTOSOMES
- EARWAX AND ARMPIT SWEAT ARE PRODUCED BY SAME GLAND
- HOMOZYGOUS MEANS ONE EACH OF TWO DIFFERENT ALLELES
- HETEROZYGOUS MEANS SHE HAS TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME GENE FROM EACH OF HER PARENTS
- THE FIRST PERSON TO START STUDYING REREDITY WAS GREGOR MERDEL
-ARISTOTLE SAID WE HAVE A MIXTURE OF OUR PARENT TRAITS AND RATHER SUPPLYING THE BUILDING BLOCKS
-THE STUDY OF NEREDITY MEANS ANCIENT-
Heredity Crash Course 15 Facts(Tyler Butler)
1. Heredity is the passing of genetic traits from offspring.
2. Aristotle believed that we're each a mixture of our traits with the father supplying life force and the mother supplying building blocks
3. Aristotle also believed that semen was highly purified blocks.
4. Gregor Mendel spent an unhealthy amount of time with pea plants
5. Classical Genetics is how traits get passed from children
6. Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes
7. A gene is a section of DNA that contains information
8. Polygenic Trait is many genes
9. Pleiotropic is multiple traits
10. Mebdelian Trait example wetness/dryness of ear wax
11. Allele can tell what is wet or dry
12. Somatic two sets of chromosomes from parents
13. Gametes are sex cells
14. Haploid has one set of chromosomes
15. Polyploid more than two sets of chromosome.
Heredity 15 facts (JieJer Patrick)
1) no body was aware of chromosomes till the 20th centry
2) Heredity- the passing of genetics from parent to off spring.
3) Aristostle thought the father supplied the life force and the mother put it all together
4) stotle thought the semen was menstrual blood
5) in the 1800s Greg Mendel came up how genetics are passed down
6) inheritance follows particular patterns
7) eurokarytic cells have chromosomes
8) human cells has 23 pair of chromosomes
9) chromosomes 16 decides on if you eat is wet or dry
10) hamsters on have pair of chromosomes
11) sex cells are call Gamates
12) homozguys is when both allels are being passed on are the same
13) Heteroguys unlike homozguys are both allels that are different
14) phenotype is when what is expressed is physical
15) I'm a Xy cause I'm a male
heredity 15 facts (tyrane)
1)Nobody knew about chromosomes until the middle of the 20th century
2)Heredity- the passing of genetics from parent to offspring3)Aristotle thought that the father supplied the life force and the mother supplied the building blocks4)Aristotle thought that semen was highly purified menstrual blood5) Greg Mendel said that inheritance followed particular patterns6)Greg Mendel came up with how genetics are passed to generations in the 1800's7)All eukaryotic cells have chromosomes8)Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes9)Chromosome 16 determines the wetness or dryness of ear wax10)Gametes have only one set of chromosomes11) Gametes are sex cells13)Homozygus is when both alleles being passed on are the same14)Heterozygus is when both alleles being passed on are different15)Phenotype is what is expressed physically
2)Heredity- the passing of genetics from parent to offspring3)Aristotle thought that the father supplied the life force and the mother supplied the building blocks4)Aristotle thought that semen was highly purified menstrual blood5) Greg Mendel said that inheritance followed particular patterns6)Greg Mendel came up with how genetics are passed to generations in the 1800's7)All eukaryotic cells have chromosomes8)Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes9)Chromosome 16 determines the wetness or dryness of ear wax10)Gametes have only one set of chromosomes11) Gametes are sex cells13)Homozygus is when both alleles being passed on are the same14)Heterozygus is when both alleles being passed on are different15)Phenotype is what is expressed physically
Shideazr's Crash Course Video 15 Facts
1)Nobody knew about chromosomes until the middle of the 20th century
2)Heredity- the passing of genetics from parent to offspring
3)Aristotle thought that the father supplied the life force and the mother supplied the building blocks
4)Aristotle thought that semen was highly purified menstrual blood
5) Greg Mendel said that inheritance followed particular patterns
6)Greg Mendel came up with how genetics are passed to generations in the 1800's
7)All eukaryotic cells have chromosomes
8)Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes
9)Chromosome 16 determines the wetness or dryness of ear wax
10)Gametes have only one set of chromosomes
11) Gametes are sex cells
13)Homozygus is when both alleles being passed on are the same
14)Heterozygus is when both alleles being passed on are different
15)Phenotype is what is expressed physically
2)Heredity- the passing of genetics from parent to offspring
3)Aristotle thought that the father supplied the life force and the mother supplied the building blocks
4)Aristotle thought that semen was highly purified menstrual blood
5) Greg Mendel said that inheritance followed particular patterns
6)Greg Mendel came up with how genetics are passed to generations in the 1800's
7)All eukaryotic cells have chromosomes
8)Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes
9)Chromosome 16 determines the wetness or dryness of ear wax
10)Gametes have only one set of chromosomes
11) Gametes are sex cells
13)Homozygus is when both alleles being passed on are the same
14)Heterozygus is when both alleles being passed on are different
15)Phenotype is what is expressed physically
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
Heredity Crash Course
View the attached link and write 15 facts about heredity from the Crash Course video.
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/0780890c-f38e-4956-aa8a-89ddd10d6379/heredity-crash-course-biology-9/
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/0780890c-f38e-4956-aa8a-89ddd10d6379/heredity-crash-course-biology-9/
Friday, April 15, 2016
Dajhauna's Chapter 5-7 Questions
Chapter 5-
24.
Yes I would give the police a sample of the hair because that should be very accurate and narrow it down to the suspect and who the suspect is.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
To track criminals
Identify murder victims
To identify soldiers killed in combat
26.DNA samples can give a lot of information and the person might also give a DNA sample so that they won't look guilty.
27. The courts might throw out the evidence because the case was already solved and the murdered was found already. Keeping the DNA could violate someone's privacy.
28.
No but yes DNA can violate someone's privacy because DNA test can give more information that a fingerprint can. The FBI or the people working on the case should be responsible for storing someone's DNA so that way it can be kept in a more safe place.
Chapter 6 -
29. If I were Elsa and John, i would not use the hormones on the cows because most customers are afraid to drink milk from these cows because they don't believe that this milk is 100% safe.
30. Biotech labs produce improved forms of crops, super sized animals and more healthful foods.
31. Animals rights activist are against using BGH on cows because they do not believe that people should use chemicals on animals.
32. Some people think that biotech engineers are "playing God" because they try to create new things and interfere with the natural resources and things that God has already created, I do believe this is a true statement.
33. Vocabulary
genetic engineering- deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic materials
selective breeding-the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits
transgenic-denoting an organism that contains genetic material into which DNA from an unrelated organism has been artificially introduced
Chapter 7 -
34. Rico and Tim should be treated differently because Tim isn't growing because of his hormones, and Rico isn't growing because of what he has inherited from his parents.
35. I believe both boys should be given the hormone because they both want to grow and it's not either of their fault as to why they aren't growing.
36. The term "eugenics" is controversial because the meaning makes it seem that because someone is born a certain way, they aren't as good as someone else is, and that doesn't sit well with a lot of people.
37. Vocabulary
gene therapy- the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
germ-line therapy- all cells in the human body that contain genes are considered apart of the germ line therapy
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
tyrane chapter 5-7
Chapter 5 - Donita Should Cooperate with the Police (or should she?)
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
- If I was Donita, of course I would submit my saliva. If I know I'm innocent, then I don't have a reason to worry. No mattter what I believe when it comes to being guilty or innocent.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
- 1) To identify people. 2) To identify murder victims. 3) To identify soldiers who die in the war.
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
- Because they feel they are innocent until proven guilty.
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
- They throw out the evidence because it would be no use anymore since they found the suspect. You would be innocent in their eyes.
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
- It might invade someone's privacy because their DNA would be permanently in the system.
Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
- I would not because like it said, most people don't drink with cow milk that has been drugged. So I would just change my farm advertisement to attract to those people.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
- 1) More healthy food. 2) Veggies that stay ripe long. 3) Bacteria that eats up oil spills and waste.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
- Because even though it is safe, they shouldn't be using it on cows period.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering: To make changes to a gene and how to replace one gene with another.
selective breeding: The selection of certain seeds or animals for reproduction in order to influence the traits inherited by the next generation.
transgenic: Containing genes from another species.
Chapter 7 - Dr. Lu's Patients Have the Right to Be Tall (or do they?)
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
- She would feel that way because Tim didn't have all the necessary hormones needed vs. Rico who has inherited his height from both his parents.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
- I believe that only Tim should receive the hormone. He wasn't able to get all the proper hormones he needed so now would be a great chance for him.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
- Because eugenic ideas often have been used by people to claim that they are better than others.
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy: Treating disorders by altering genes.
germ-line therapy: Treatment that could change the genes you pass on to your children.
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
- If I was Donita, of course I would submit my saliva. If I know I'm innocent, then I don't have a reason to worry. No mattter what I believe when it comes to being guilty or innocent.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
- 1) To identify people. 2) To identify murder victims. 3) To identify soldiers who die in the war.
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
- Because they feel they are innocent until proven guilty.
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
- They throw out the evidence because it would be no use anymore since they found the suspect. You would be innocent in their eyes.
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
- It might invade someone's privacy because their DNA would be permanently in the system.
Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
- I would not because like it said, most people don't drink with cow milk that has been drugged. So I would just change my farm advertisement to attract to those people.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
- 1) More healthy food. 2) Veggies that stay ripe long. 3) Bacteria that eats up oil spills and waste.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
- Because even though it is safe, they shouldn't be using it on cows period.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering: To make changes to a gene and how to replace one gene with another.
selective breeding: The selection of certain seeds or animals for reproduction in order to influence the traits inherited by the next generation.
transgenic: Containing genes from another species.
Chapter 7 - Dr. Lu's Patients Have the Right to Be Tall (or do they?)
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
- She would feel that way because Tim didn't have all the necessary hormones needed vs. Rico who has inherited his height from both his parents.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
- I believe that only Tim should receive the hormone. He wasn't able to get all the proper hormones he needed so now would be a great chance for him.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
- Because eugenic ideas often have been used by people to claim that they are better than others.
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy: Treating disorders by altering genes.
germ-line therapy: Treatment that could change the genes you pass on to your children.
chapter 1-7 Shawnnie Boo/ London Seace
CHAPTER 1
1. What is wrong with martin ?
He is an albino.
2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?
I think that he should learn to live with this disorder for future references, like if he decided to have a child and the child had the same problem.
3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?
I believe that if he wants to have a child, and his significant other would like the child and they both know the risks, then they should have a child. If the child happened to have the disease then and he didn't get any genetic treatment then he could teach his kids what to do in these situations until they are old enough to make they're own bio ethical decision.
4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?
Ethical issues are issues that deal with a persons morals. Legal issues deal with what a person can do with the law.
5. Genetics- the study of genes
Pigment- color
Gene- a region of DNA that encodes RNA and is the molecular unit of heredity
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CHAPTER 2
6. Describe the disease Priya's mother had?
The disease that Priya's mother had was something called Huntington's disease. It is fatal and people who have it don't have control in their movements and they tend to have mood changes. They cant even get their food down without chocking.
7. If you were Priya, would you get tested for this disease? Why or Why not?
Yes I would want to get tested for this. I would want to get prepared for the future and know if something like that would happen to me so I could get financially prepared for any help in might need if i do have it.
8. If Priya is tested and found to have the gene for the disease, who else has a right to know? (her family, her employers, her boyfriend...) Explain your answer.
Her family should know because they could provide help if she had the disease. If she is in a long term and committed relationship with her boyfriend then she should tell him too, to in order to give him a chance at a life without a girlfriend who isn't in control of her movements.
9. What are the pros (good points) and cons (bad points) of having this genetic test performed?
The pros of this test that Priya could prepare herself for the potential incoming disease. She could also have a support group prepared for her already. The cons of this is that Priya might take news as a shock and life in fear until the time comes.
10. Chapter Vocabulary
genetic counseling- Help with a persons bio ethics
mutation- permanent alteration of the nucleon-tide sequence
.
Human Genome Project-international scientific research project that determine the sequence of the base pair that made up human DNA
disorder- interruption in a neat arrangement.
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CHAPTER 3
11. What did the doctor tell Howard?
The doctor told Howard that he was at high risk for heart disease because of his family history.
12. Why is it that some people who have the gene for a disease, never actually get the disease. List three possibilities in your answer.
Some people don't develop these genes because they made/ make better life choices than others. A person who has a gene for cancer may never get it if they do not smoke. A person who has a gene for diabetes may never get it if they watch their weight. A person with that has a gene for asthma still may only show mild symptoms if they are around pets.
13. How can creating a genetic profile be helpful to a person?
It can show if there is anything wrong with a person's genes, and if there is to find out whats wrong and find a solution.
14. If the genes are found that cause "criminal behavior", should the police be informed of those people that have those genes so they can keep an eye on them? Defend your answer
Yes because anything can trigger the gene to go off and for someone to commit a crime. They shouldn't penalize them for it as much but they should take that into consideration before taking them off the prim-aces.
15. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic expression- the way genes react in your body
genetic determinism- determining behaviors and phenomenons based on genes and the conditions or an environment.
behavioral genetics- a field where people are tested with different genes in different environment.
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CHAPTER 4
16. If you were Mollie, would you have the test to determine if you were a carrier for cystic fibrosis?
Yes I would.
17. What are the symptoms of the disease?
People have a hard time breathing and digesting food.
18. How can reproductive technology increase a couple's chances of having a healthy child?
It can help to find any mutation or disorder in the genes and try to fix it.
19. If Mollie is tested and found to be a carrier for the disease, do you think the couple should still try to have a child? Why or why not?
They should have a baby even if Mollie does have this mutation. The baby may have to undergo a few things but it could learn to live and do things differently and still be in the world.
20. If the couple conceives, and a genetic test confirms that the fetus will have the disease, should the pregnancy be terminated? Explain your reasons.
No life should be killed due to a mutation. The baby should grow and live life to its full potential. It could learn to life a happy life even though they may have some struggles.
21. How can ex utero genetic testing help Carlos and Mollie have a healthy child?
It can help by picking out mutated and risky genes to ensure that the baby has little to no problems or mutations.
22. It is possible that in the future, genetic testing on a fetus could be done to determine other traits, like eye color, intelligence, or even probability of obesity or alcoholism. What do you think about this? Would you have your baby tested before it was born? Why or Why not?
No because I believe that everyone changes and not everything can go the way it is expected or the way it is planned to go.
23. (Vocabulary) What is a DNA Marker?
A DNA marker is a known DNA sequence with know a chromosome.
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CHAPTER 5
1. What is wrong with martin ?
He is an albino.
2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?
I think that he should learn to live with this disorder for future references, like if he decided to have a child and the child had the same problem.
3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?
I believe that if he wants to have a child, and his significant other would like the child and they both know the risks, then they should have a child. If the child happened to have the disease then and he didn't get any genetic treatment then he could teach his kids what to do in these situations until they are old enough to make they're own bio ethical decision.
4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?
Ethical issues are issues that deal with a persons morals. Legal issues deal with what a person can do with the law.
5. Genetics- the study of genes
Pigment- color
Gene- a region of DNA that encodes RNA and is the molecular unit of heredity
______________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER 2
6. Describe the disease Priya's mother had?
The disease that Priya's mother had was something called Huntington's disease. It is fatal and people who have it don't have control in their movements and they tend to have mood changes. They cant even get their food down without chocking.
7. If you were Priya, would you get tested for this disease? Why or Why not?
Yes I would want to get tested for this. I would want to get prepared for the future and know if something like that would happen to me so I could get financially prepared for any help in might need if i do have it.
8. If Priya is tested and found to have the gene for the disease, who else has a right to know? (her family, her employers, her boyfriend...) Explain your answer.
Her family should know because they could provide help if she had the disease. If she is in a long term and committed relationship with her boyfriend then she should tell him too, to in order to give him a chance at a life without a girlfriend who isn't in control of her movements.
9. What are the pros (good points) and cons (bad points) of having this genetic test performed?
The pros of this test that Priya could prepare herself for the potential incoming disease. She could also have a support group prepared for her already. The cons of this is that Priya might take news as a shock and life in fear until the time comes.
10. Chapter Vocabulary
genetic counseling- Help with a persons bio ethics
mutation- permanent alteration of the nucleon-tide sequence
.
Human Genome Project-international scientific research project that determine the sequence of the base pair that made up human DNA
disorder- interruption in a neat arrangement.
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CHAPTER 3
11. What did the doctor tell Howard?
The doctor told Howard that he was at high risk for heart disease because of his family history.
12. Why is it that some people who have the gene for a disease, never actually get the disease. List three possibilities in your answer.
Some people don't develop these genes because they made/ make better life choices than others. A person who has a gene for cancer may never get it if they do not smoke. A person who has a gene for diabetes may never get it if they watch their weight. A person with that has a gene for asthma still may only show mild symptoms if they are around pets.
13. How can creating a genetic profile be helpful to a person?
It can show if there is anything wrong with a person's genes, and if there is to find out whats wrong and find a solution.
14. If the genes are found that cause "criminal behavior", should the police be informed of those people that have those genes so they can keep an eye on them? Defend your answer
Yes because anything can trigger the gene to go off and for someone to commit a crime. They shouldn't penalize them for it as much but they should take that into consideration before taking them off the prim-aces.
15. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic expression- the way genes react in your body
genetic determinism- determining behaviors and phenomenons based on genes and the conditions or an environment.
behavioral genetics- a field where people are tested with different genes in different environment.
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CHAPTER 4
16. If you were Mollie, would you have the test to determine if you were a carrier for cystic fibrosis?
Yes I would.
17. What are the symptoms of the disease?
People have a hard time breathing and digesting food.
18. How can reproductive technology increase a couple's chances of having a healthy child?
It can help to find any mutation or disorder in the genes and try to fix it.
19. If Mollie is tested and found to be a carrier for the disease, do you think the couple should still try to have a child? Why or why not?
They should have a baby even if Mollie does have this mutation. The baby may have to undergo a few things but it could learn to live and do things differently and still be in the world.
20. If the couple conceives, and a genetic test confirms that the fetus will have the disease, should the pregnancy be terminated? Explain your reasons.
No life should be killed due to a mutation. The baby should grow and live life to its full potential. It could learn to life a happy life even though they may have some struggles.
21. How can ex utero genetic testing help Carlos and Mollie have a healthy child?
It can help by picking out mutated and risky genes to ensure that the baby has little to no problems or mutations.
22. It is possible that in the future, genetic testing on a fetus could be done to determine other traits, like eye color, intelligence, or even probability of obesity or alcoholism. What do you think about this? Would you have your baby tested before it was born? Why or Why not?
No because I believe that everyone changes and not everything can go the way it is expected or the way it is planned to go.
23. (Vocabulary) What is a DNA Marker?
A DNA marker is a known DNA sequence with know a chromosome.
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CHAPTER 5
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
Yes she should cooperate, just to make sure the police knows she didn't kill her friend.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
The prints could have been used to compare to the killer, to check whether someone is related, and tell the gender of the killer and other characteristics.
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
A person might want to just be cooperative, to prove to the police that someone is innocent, to prove someone is guilty, to identify family/ relatives, to prove fatherhood, to identify bodies and soldiers, to uncover history, and to study human evolution.
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
All that DNA wouldn't be needed for a case that was already solved and this is violating someones privacy.
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
Yes this violates someones privacy, someone could find out a lot of information that another person wouldn't want them to find out. The people responsible for this kind of information is the FBI if you were to ever be arrested or the person being asked for the DNA themselves.
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CHAPTER 6
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
No i wouldn't because I would be messing with the natural balance of nature and something could go terribly wrong with this.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
There are selective breeding, transgenic plants, and foods that contain vaccines.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
They believe in animals living freely and without human chemicals. BGH messes with the natrual flow of things.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
They messing with the natural flow of things. Yes I do believe this is true. Patience is a virtue and I believe that everything will come to you if you work for it and have patience and you will be rewarded.
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering- genetic composition by artificial means
selective breeding-humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotype traits
transgenic- denoting an organism that contains genetic material that has been artificially introduced.
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CHAPTER 7
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
They have two totally different reasons for why they are not growing.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
I think the boy that needs the hormone should just receive the hormone because his body was supposed to produce it anyway. The boy who's parents were short should be left alone. He can live like that because his body was naturally made like that because of his parents. His body has the right amount of the hormone already, that is just his height.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
This is controversial because the word means to better the quality of human genetics. People start to think that this means that people were born better that other than others.
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy-is an experimental treatment that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.
germ-line therapy-potential targets for gene therapy (eggs or sperm).
Chapter 3 Chris Smith
11. What did the doctor tell Howard?
14. I do believe that the police should keep an eye on the genes to prevent criminal behavior and save other person's life.
16. If I were Mollie, I would go and get tested to determine if I'm a carrier.
17. The symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis is that your lungs could be clogged with mucus and makes it hard to breathe. Your body may have a hard time digesting food.
18. Reproductive technology can increase a couple's chance of having an healthy child because they can take the man's sperm and clean it of any disease then inject it inside the female.
19. I think that the couple should not try and make a child because Carlos would just have to deal with the disease all over again.
20. I believe that the pregnancy should be terminated because the couple wouldn't have to deal with the cost and medical things involved with having the child.
21. Ex utero genetic testing can help Carlos and Mollie have a healthy child because It can provide the clean fertilized eggs and place it inside the women uterus.
22. I do believe that it is possible in the future because I think that it is really good that people can do that. I would have my child tested before it is born.
The doctor told howard that he's at a high risk for getting heart disease because of his family's history.
12. Why is it that some people who have the gene for a disease, never actually get the disease?
12. Why is it that some people who have the gene for a disease, never actually get the disease?
Some people who has the heart disease gene doesn't actually get the disease because some people have genes that put them at risk for cancer. However, their chance of actually getting cancer may be much less if they do not smoke. They will never become diabetic if they watch their weight.
13. Creating your Genetic Profile could be really helpful to you and your health because It can recommends what health related behaviors you should follow.
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14. I do believe that the police should keep an eye on the genes to prevent criminal behavior and save other person's life.
16. If I were Mollie, I would go and get tested to determine if I'm a carrier.
17. The symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis is that your lungs could be clogged with mucus and makes it hard to breathe. Your body may have a hard time digesting food.
18. Reproductive technology can increase a couple's chance of having an healthy child because they can take the man's sperm and clean it of any disease then inject it inside the female.
19. I think that the couple should not try and make a child because Carlos would just have to deal with the disease all over again.
20. I believe that the pregnancy should be terminated because the couple wouldn't have to deal with the cost and medical things involved with having the child.
21. Ex utero genetic testing can help Carlos and Mollie have a healthy child because It can provide the clean fertilized eggs and place it inside the women uterus.
22. I do believe that it is possible in the future because I think that it is really good that people can do that. I would have my child tested before it is born.
Genetic Expression- is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.
Genetic Determinism- is the mechanism by which genes, along with environmental conditions, determine morphological and behavioral phenotypes.
Behavioral Genetics- is a field in which variation among individuals is separated into genetic versus environmental components.
DNA marker- a gene or other fragment of DNA whose location is known and that often is inherited along with the disorder.
Bioethics Discussion Question Chapter 6-7 (Larry Cheeks)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
-Yes, I would to inject their cows with a drug that increases the amount of milk their cows produce.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
-People have long known how to use yeast to make bread rise and how to use bacteria to ferment beer and wine or to age cheese.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
-Animal rights groups also have been critical of BGH because it is hard on the cows.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
-These people recognize that useful products are coming out of biotech. However, they worry that just one experiment gone wrong could cause a lot of harm.
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
Genetic engineering- is the modification of an organism's genetic composition by artificial means, often involving the transfer of specific traits, or genes, from one organism into a plant or animal of an entirely different species.
Selective breeding- is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotype traits (characteristics) by choosing which typically animal or plant males and females will sexually reproduce and have offspring together.
Transgenic- of, relating to, or denoting an organism that contains genetic material into which DNA from an unrelated organism has been artificially introduced.
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
-Dr. Lu may feel that Tim should have treatment because his one.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
-It's even possible that as people hear about this growth hormone, they will demand it for their tall children to make them even taller.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
-Eugenics" comes from a Greek word meaning "wellborn." For many people, the word has a bad ring to it. This is because eugenic ideas often have been used by people to claim that they are better than others. 2
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
Gene therapy- is a form of therapy that involves inserting one or more corrective genes that have been designed in the laboratory, into the genetic material of a patient's cells to cure a genetic disease.
Germ-line therapy-Gene therapy could be targeted to egg and sperm cells (germ cells), however, which would allow the inserted gene to be passed on to future generations. This approach is known as germline gene therapy. The idea of germline gene therapy is controversial.
Chapter 2 Chris Smith
6. Describe the disease Priya's mother have.
Priya's mother has a disease called Huntington. In the beginning her mother started having strange changes. Her arms and legs started twitching. She started not being able to control her movements. She couldn't swallow food without choking.
7. If you were Priya, would you get tested for the disease? Why or Why not?
7. If you were Priya, would you get tested for the disease? Why or Why not?
If I were Priya, I would wanna get tested for the disease. I would rather know earlier so I can let the knowing sink in and get ready for what's to come in the future, instead of getting all these symptoms all of a sudden.
8. If Pryia is tested for the disease and finds out its positive. Who else has the right to know?
8. If Pryia is tested for the disease and finds out its positive. Who else has the right to know?
If Priya is tested for this disease and she finds out that it's positive she needs to let her family and her boyfriend know. She needs to let everyone know who is close to her because she will have a short life so grieve early with her family.
9. What are the Pros and cons of havin this genetic test performed?
9. What are the Pros and cons of havin this genetic test performed?
Pros are that Priya hasn't tested for the disease yet. Cons are that if she has Huntington she will find out later on because the symptoms that happened to her mother can most likely end up happening to her.
Genetic Counseling- when someone wants to get information about their genes.
Mutation- is a change that occurs to the order of bases appearing in the DNA inside a cell.
The Human Genome Project- The international effect.
Disorder -problems with the mutation system.
Chapter 1 Chris Smith
1. What is wrong with martin ?
Martin is an albino.
2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?
I think that he should learn to live with this disorder because if he have a child the child can mostl likely have the same disorder.
3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?
I think that if he wants to have a child, He should have. If the child have the disease, Martin should teach his kids what to do in these situations until they are able to deal with it on their own.
4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?
Ethical issues are issues that deal with a persons morals. Legal issues deal with what a person can do with the law.
2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?
I think that he should learn to live with this disorder because if he have a child the child can mostl likely have the same disorder.
3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?
I think that if he wants to have a child, He should have. If the child have the disease, Martin should teach his kids what to do in these situations until they are able to deal with it on their own.
4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?
Ethical issues are issues that deal with a persons morals. Legal issues deal with what a person can do with the law.
Albino- A group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no melanin production.
Genetics- The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
Pigment- The natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
Gene- A gene is the basic physical and funtional unit of hereditary.
Bioethics Chapters 5,6,& 7 Discussion Questions
Chapter 5 - Donita Should Cooperate with the Police (or should she?)
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
- If I was Donita, of course I would submit my saliva. If I know I'm innocent, then I don't have a reason to worry. No mattter what I believe when it comes to being guilty or innocent.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
- 1) To identify people. 2) To identify murder victims. 3) To identify soldiers who die in the war.
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
- Because they feel they are innocent until proven guilty.
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
- They throw out the evidence because it would be no use anymore since they found the suspect. You would be innocent in their eyes.
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
- It might invade someone's privacy because their DNA would be permanently in the system.
Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
- I would not because like it said, most people don't drink with cow milk that has been drugged. So I would just change my farm advertisement to attract to those people.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
- 1) More healthy food. 2) Veggies that stay ripe long. 3) Bacteria that eats up oil spills and waste.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
- Because even though it is safe, they shouldn't be using it on cows period.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering: To make changes to a gene and how to replace one gene with another.
selective breeding: The selection of certain seeds or animals for reproduction in order to influence the traits inherited by the next generation.
transgenic: Containing genes from another species.
Chapter 7 - Dr. Lu's Patients Have the Right to Be Tall (or do they?)
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
- She would feel that way because Tim didn't have all the necessary hormones needed vs. Rico who has inherited his height from both his parents.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
- I believe that only Tim should receive the hormone. He wasn't able to get all the proper hormones he needed so now would be a great chance for him.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
- Because eugenic ideas often have been used by people to claim that they are better than others.
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy: Treating disorders by altering genes.
germ-line therapy: Treatment that could change the genes you pass on to your children.
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
- If I was Donita, of course I would submit my saliva. If I know I'm innocent, then I don't have a reason to worry. No mattter what I believe when it comes to being guilty or innocent.
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
- 1) To identify people. 2) To identify murder victims. 3) To identify soldiers who die in the war.
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
- Because they feel they are innocent until proven guilty.
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
- They throw out the evidence because it would be no use anymore since they found the suspect. You would be innocent in their eyes.
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
- It might invade someone's privacy because their DNA would be permanently in the system.
Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
- I would not because like it said, most people don't drink with cow milk that has been drugged. So I would just change my farm advertisement to attract to those people.
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
- 1) More healthy food. 2) Veggies that stay ripe long. 3) Bacteria that eats up oil spills and waste.
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
- Because even though it is safe, they shouldn't be using it on cows period.
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering: To make changes to a gene and how to replace one gene with another.
selective breeding: The selection of certain seeds or animals for reproduction in order to influence the traits inherited by the next generation.
transgenic: Containing genes from another species.
Chapter 7 - Dr. Lu's Patients Have the Right to Be Tall (or do they?)
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
- She would feel that way because Tim didn't have all the necessary hormones needed vs. Rico who has inherited his height from both his parents.
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
- I believe that only Tim should receive the hormone. He wasn't able to get all the proper hormones he needed so now would be a great chance for him.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
- Because eugenic ideas often have been used by people to claim that they are better than others.
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy: Treating disorders by altering genes.
germ-line therapy: Treatment that could change the genes you pass on to your children.
Progeria Questions (Lyric)
1) What is Progeria?
2) Is it accurate to describe progeria as accelerated aging?
3) How can a single base change in a single gene cause so many affects in an organism?`
4) Can one dedicated individual really make a difference in the speed of scientific discovery?
5) How could a child with progeria be cured?
2) Is it accurate to describe progeria as accelerated aging?
3) How can a single base change in a single gene cause so many affects in an organism?`
4) Can one dedicated individual really make a difference in the speed of scientific discovery?
5) How could a child with progeria be cured?
Bioethics Discussion Question Chapter 5,6, and 7
Chapter 5 - Donita Should Cooperate with the Police (or should she?)
24. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?
25. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:
26. Why might someone object to submitting a DNA sample, even if they weren't guilty of the crime?
27. Why might courts throw out this evidence if the mass DNA screening leads to the arrest of a murder suspect?
28. Does a DNA test violate a person's privacy? Who should be responsible for storing information about a person's DNA?
Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)
29. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?
30. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)
31. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?
32. Why would some people thing that biotech engineers are "playing God"? Do you think this is true?
33. Chapter Vocabulary (define)
genetic engineering
selective breeding
transgenic
Chapter 7 - Dr. Lu's Patients Have the Right to Be Tall (or do they?)
34. Why would Dr Lu feel that one Rico and Tim should be treated differently?
35. Do you think both boys should receive the hormone or just one (or even neither)? Defend your position.
36. Why is the term "eugenics" controversial?
37. Chapter vocabulary (define)
gene therapy
germ-line therapy
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