Younger Scientists

Grade 10 General Genetics

Extract DNA at home - Hands-On Activity
Explores proper scientific method in a demonstration experiment to extract DNA from kiwi

Hidden Word Puzzle - Hands-On Activity (118k .pdf file)
Exploring genomic terminology in a word search

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A human embryo has the potential to develop into either a male or female until 6 weeks gestation.

A man may one day be both a genetic mother and father to his offspring!

A person may be a carrier for a genetic disease and not know it.

Extra fingers & toes is a dominant trait. If one parent has the trait, there’s a 50% chance you’ll have an extra finger (or toe).

Until the NHL strike in 2004, the only time the Stanley Cup Playoffs were cancelled due to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic.