Janet's Mystery Gene-Magic School Bus (3K)

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What makes Janet act the way she does?

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Her genes are responsible for her behavior.

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What do all cells contain?

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All cells contain DNA.

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What is the protein that wraps around DNA called?

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Histones are the proteins that wrap around DNA.

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Where do we get half of our chromosomes from?

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Half of our chromosomes come from our mother and half from our father.

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What is the giant double helix structure in a chromosome?

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The giant double helix structure in a chromosome is DNA.

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What is DNA?

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DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA that contain genes.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that determines a specific trait.

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What is the role of histones in DNA?

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Histones help package DNA into a compact form.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans typically have 46 chromosomes.