Biology/Genetics
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How do genetics work in terms of influence on people? I assume that within each of us all of our cells have identical genetic information? What would happen if for example I was infused with altered versions of my genetics that said I should have red hair while I currently have brown hair? Would half of my hairs become red, or would the color average out or something like that?
Hi James
Our heredity follows exact Laws as established by Gregor Mendel All of of our physical features depend upon the Laws of chance and which sperm fertilizes which egg. Mendel found that some traits dominate over others. At this time you cannot be "infused" with altered DNA.
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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The Ohio journal of Science
Momentum-The Journal of the Catholic Education Association
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