Learn.Genetics Web Quest
Next Generation Science Standards
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms, LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits,
LS3.B: Variation of Traits
Directions: Use the website listed below to answer the questions. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Part One: Genetics
1. According to the video clip, What are Traits?, “some traits are inherited and some are shaped by _________________.”
2. Watch What are DNA and Genes?
, What is a complete set of genes? _______________
3. What percent of dry weight in our bodies do proteins make up? ____________________
4. Where does variation occur in asexual reproduction? ____________________________
5. Are mutations good or bad? ________________________________________________
6. How many centromeres does each chromosome have? __________________________
7. Try to make a Karyotype.
8. How can a strawberry reproduce? ___________________________________________
9. Are double muscled cattle healthy? __________________________________________
10. How does a brain cell and nerve cell “know” to take on different responsibilities?
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Part Two: Cell Biology
1. Click on the “Inside a Cell” and explore all the organelles available in the interactive experience.
2. What is a stem cell? ________________________________________________________
3. Regeneration can occur in many organisms because of ____________________________
4. According to the website give one reason why we should clone. ______________________
5. Name one myth about cloning. ________________________________________________
6. Play, “Is it cloning, or not?” and write down your score: ____________/7
7. What is the smallest item on the cell size and scale? _______________________________
8. Explore “Dropping Signals”
9. Experience “Go,Go Stem Cells”
10. According to the site, explain the “Fight or Flight” response.
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Part Three: Human Health
Write down 10 facts you learned in this section.
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Part Four: Neuroscience
1. Play “Make a Mad, Mad, Mad Neuron” What was your score: _______________________
2. What are astrocytes? ______________________________________________________
3. What does the blue color represent on a PET? _________________________________
4. Name one of the steps of memory. ___________________________________________
5. Name a type of distraction while driving. _______________________________________
6. What is a pedigree? ______________________________________________________
7. Play PI: Pedigree Investigator—What symbol represents individual 10? _______________
8. What is dopamine? ________________________________________________________
9. What does GABA stand for? _________________________________________________
10. How many children take Ritalin? _____________________________________________
Part Five: Ecology
Write down 10 facts you learned in this section.
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