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Inheritance and Traits—Lesson 2.3 (optional)
Directions:
1. Before reading The Code, read the sentences below.
2. If you agree with the sentence, write an “A” on the line before the
sentence.
3. If you disagree with the sentence, write a “D” on the line before the
sentence.
4. After you read the book, see if your ideas have changed. Be ready to
explain your thinking.
________ Genes tell your body what color to make your eyes and hair.
________ All humans have some of the same genes.
________ Babies look exactly the same as their parents.
________ Humans have many of the same traits because they have many
of the same genes.
________ Only humans have genes.
Getting Ready to Read: The Code
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