Did You Know?
We share genes with our pets!
What Are Genes?
Genes are like tiny codes in us.
Where Do They Come From?
We get genes from our mom and dad.
What Genes Do
Genes help make our body parts.
They can change how we look.
Genes can help us be strong.
They can make us good at sports.
Genes can help us think well.
They help us be who we are.
More About Genes
Genes were found a long time ago. A man named Mendel studied them. He saw how traits passed from plants to seeds. This helped us learn about genes.
Genes are part of our life every day. They help us grow and change. They can make us tall or short. Genes even help us get sick or stay well.
In the future, we can learn more. Scientists want to fix genes that make us sick. They hope to help people live better lives.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Gene"] --> B["Mendelian Gene"]
A["Gene"] --> C["Molecular Gene"]
C["Molecular Gene"] --> D["Protein-Coding Genes"]
C["Molecular Gene"] --> E["Non-Coding Genes"]
D["Protein-Coding Genes"] --> F["Gene Expression"]
F["Gene Expression"] --> G["DNA to RNA"]
G["DNA to RNA"] --> H["Functional RNA or Protein Synthesis"]
What Do These Words Mean?
gene:A part of DNA that carries information for traits.
heredity:The passing of traits from parents to children.
nucleotides:The building blocks of DNA and RNA.
transcribed:Copied from one form to another.
gene expression:The process of using a gene to make RNA or protein.
