Cracking The Code of Life Movie

Work Sheet:



Answers:

      1. DNA is in the genome which gives the structure for humans.
2. To get the letters out of DNA, the process is computerized.
3.  When there is a mutation in one gene, you could get Tay-Sachs.
4. Celera Genomics has automated machines that speed up the genome project.
5. Celera received cellular data from the internet.
6. Celera maps the DNA of humans and animals.
7. If a scientist has done the research, and found the genetic code, he may patent it.
8. Sometimes, the business of science, isn't guaranteed a strong income.
9.  To cure cystic fibrosis, we should look at the DNA and protein, instead of the genes.
10. IF you have a single mutation in a proteome, the entire gene is messed up.
11. Celera was speeding up in the race to complete the human genome.
12. Ostheoarthritis was tested in genes of people in Iceland.
13. You are able to look closely at the DNA by using a chip, and a medical database.
14. BRCA1 and BRCA2 increases the risk of Ovarian and Breast Cancer
15. A Human can be enhanced by manipulating the gene.
16. Celera was looking for the specific chromosomes in a gene.

The instructions were to watch the movie 'Cracking The Code of Life' and fill out the movie worksheet.