DNA and Chromosomes

 We learned all about chromosomes!
Then we made pairs of chromosomes and followed the instructions to give our Baby Sponge Monsters their individual traits.

We have pairs of DNA chromosomes -one from your mother and one from your father!
 Humans have  46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
 Sponge Monster chromosomes Sponge Monster 10 (5 pairs)

 DNA instructions to the cell are called genes •
The four base pairs: ATCG
 • Some sequences of these base pairs in the DNA make sentences the cell can read
 • These sentences are called genes
 • Sets of genes on the chromosomes you get from your mother or father determine how you look!

 Inheritable traits  are controlled by genes on the chromosomes.
 Inheritable traits in sponge monsters.  Traits that are passed from the sponge monster parents to the baby sponge monster because of the genes in their chromosomes. e.g. spot colour, tail pompoms, number of eyes.

1) Separate the green and white chromosomes (father and mother).

2) Sort them by length with the letters faced down Swap one green and one white chromosome with your partner – you should have 10 chromosomes each.

3) Turn over your chromosomes to reveal the letters – the sets of genes!

4) Now follow the code to build your baby Sponge Monster! 

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