Genetics and Super Organisms Concepts

The video tutorial guides students in creating a super organism by exploring its origin, traits, and identity. It emphasizes understanding phenotypes, genotypes, and mutations. Students are encouraged to develop a character with unique powers and flaws, considering physical attributes. The lesson connects current activities with past genetics studies, reinforcing concepts like alleles and traits.

What event led to The Flash gaining his superpowers?

• He was bitten by a radioactive spider.

• He was born with them.

• He was struck by lightning and affected by a particle accelerator.

• He drank a magical potion.

Which of the following must be included in the origin of your super organism?

• A detailed backstory

• A phenotype

• A costume design

• A sidekick

What is a possible way for a super organism to acquire a mutation?

• Through a genetic experiment

• By eating a special fruit

• By wearing a special suit

• By learning a new skill

Why should a super organism have flaws?

• To make them funny

• To make them more relatable

• To make them mysterious

• To make them invincible

What is one of the creative names mentioned for a super organism?

• Captain Marvel

• Mighty Mouse

• Super Cat

• Wonder Girl

What should you do on the back of the paper for your super organism?

• Create a logo

• List their powers

• Draw a picture

• Write a story

What additional trait might you consider for your super organism?

• Their favorite song

• Their favorite movie

• Their body color

• Their favorite food

What connection did Selena make with the current activity?

• It is about historical events

• It connects to previous studies on genotyping and phenotype

• It involves learning new languages

• It relates to physics experiments

What genetic concept involves the study of alleles?

• Metamorphosis

• Ecosystem

• Photosynthesis

• Genotyping

What is a recessive allele?

• An allele that is expressed only when two copies are present

• An allele that is expressed only in males

• An allele that is never expressed

• An allele that is always expressed