Bibliograph

GENETICS, BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA

Type

Label

GENETICS, BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

1040, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

GENETICS

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

881567521

Series statement

Inquire and Investigate

Sub title

BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA

Summary

Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works. Students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology

Table Of Contents

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Timeline; Introduction; The Code of Life; Chapter 1; Gregor Mendel; Chapter 2; Looking Inside the Cell; Chapter 3; DNA: The Genetic Material; Chapter 4; Genes and Chromosomes; Chapter 5; Sex Cells and Meiosis; Chapter 6; Sending Messages; Chapter 7; Gene Mutations; Chapter 8; Genetic Advances; Glossary; Resources; Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification