Overview
Question# 1:
Cellular reproduction and genetic mutations are closely related. As cells reproduce, they usually produce exact copies of themselves. Sometimes, however, cellular mutations occur. Genetic mutations are alterations to the sequences of DNA that comprise genes.
- Identify two genetic mutations or genetic disorders. What do you find significant or intriguing about these mutations or disorders?
- Does genetic testing exist for either disorder? Explain.
- Do you think that babies should be tested for either of these mutations or disorders before or at birth? Why or why not?Q
- Question #2
- Give an example of where you have seen one of these laws in your recent daily activity.
- For example, you might have been driving up a mountain and had an empty water bottle in your car. That water bottle might have made some noise as the pressure changes were affecting it.
- Along with the example above, state which gas law governs the behavior you have observed.
- Explain exactly how what you observed is consistent with the law.