Why are we unique? This question and others are tackled in this fascinating kit. Students form groups of two and examine envelopes that contain genetic information for simulated reproduction. By matching up chromosomes with their partner's set and determining the genetic traits of the offspring, students learn about dominant and recessive genes, meiosis and mitosis, genetic diseases and more.
Students investigate the inheritance of the ability to taste sodium benzoate by constructing a pedigree of the ability of members of their family to taste them. Includes: 1 vial sodium benzoate, 1 vial control papers (100 papers per vial), and a family pedigree chart. *Test Paper Factoid: Taste papers can be used to demonstrate inheritance. The ability to taste PTC is a hereditary trait. 7 out of 10 people will taste it. Sodium Benzoate tastes sweet, salty, bitter or will be tasteless to different people. Thiourea tastes bitter to most but is tasteless to some!
In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of an R&D intern at an agricultural biotech company, to investigate a new crop plant virus and propose a mitigating solution.
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