Heredity Mix and Match

The Genetics and Genome Sciences Program at MSU will provide hands-on activities to introduce fundamental heredity and genetics concepts, such as DNA and genotypes. Participants will have the opportunity to 1) build a candy model to learn about DNA, 2) do a taste test to learn about how genotypes affect phenotypes, 3) perform a smell test to learn about how specific genes contribute to our perceptions of the environment, 4) make an observation on tomato plants and hornworms to learn the importance of genotypes in agricultural plants against harmful insects.