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X-Men School Application

To our newest mutant recruit,

We appreciate your interest in Xavier’s School for Gifted youngsters, home of the world famous X-Men. Our school has been home to many individuals that you may know, including Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey.

To continue with your application, we would like for you to complete the following information:

1. Describe how your DNA, chromosomes, and genes are related to each other. Where can your mutated gene be found? Remember, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 total), so which one has your mutation?

2. Describe the trait that you received from your unique alleles. Describe the superpower.

3. Use meiosis and a Punnett Square to explain how you could have received the allele from your parents.

4. Draw a picture of how your body has been changed by this allele in your mutant gene.

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Harry Potter: Wizard of Odds

1. Based on the Harry Potter books, are wizards born or created? Give evidence from the article to support your answer.

2. What are traits?

3. How many versions of each gene does each person have?

4. What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles? What does the author compare dominant alleles to?

5. How is the genotype of a wizard different from the genotype of a muggle?

6. If two parents have Mw genotype, how many of their children would become wizards?

7. How did the Cambridge study group argue the wizard inherited trait by using pedigrees? How did Craig counter their argument?

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Parents Pick Genetics

“If parents could pick out the genes they wanted for their children, should they be allowed to?”

Read the above statement, and think about all the good things and bad things that could come from parents being able to pick out their children’s genes. Remember that genes control how individual parts of your body are built, like hair color, height, skin color, etc.

Now, decide: is this a good thing or a bad thing? Explain your opinion and use a separate piece of paper if you need more room.

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