< Launch Lab
20 minutes
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How are cades used to determine traits?
Interpret this code to learn more about how an organism's body cells
use codes to determine genetic traits.
Analyze the pattern of the simple code shown to the right. For example,
><LADOG
2 In your Science Journal, record the correct letters for the symbols in
the code below.
>W AJ OD>U LJJ AJJrovn
^ U
JLVvouru
LIVEDA TVJOVA
Think About This
1. What do all codes, such as Morse code and Braille, have in common?
2. What do you think might happen if there is a mistake in the code?
izmu Key Concept How do you think an organismis cells might use code to determine its traits?