Remember that...

Remember that...

Chromosomes are thread-like structures found inside the nucleus of plant and animal cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single DNA molecule. It is within the DNA that genes live.

One might ask... Mrs. Rodney, why is genetics important enough to study, to learn, to understand?

Well... GENES are the instructions which tell your body how to make all the “stuff” it needs to survive and grow. Scientist and doctors would like to be able to use our genetic information to diagnose, treat, prevent and cure many illnesses.

By looking at differences in DNA, gene scientist can show family relationships, trace your ancestors, solve crimes and find genes involved in illnesses. Scientist look at the differences in the DNA that makes up genes.

Doctors can utilize genetic tests to diagnose certain disorders such as down syndrome and predict the likelihood of developing disorders.