This term in science we were studying heredity and traits. We learned so much! We learned about inherited and acquired traits, about DNA, genes, and GMOs and how adaptations and variations can help an organism survive in its environment. Did you know some pigs glow int he dark because of genetic engineering? Scientist found a way to transfer jellyfish DNA to pigs and make them glow in the dark! We learned that 50% of our DNA is from our mom and 50% is from our dad. We studied dominant and recessive traits and did some Punnett Squares and created smiley faces using genetics and probability. The whole term was very fun (minus the notes). What was your favorite part?
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May 2018
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