Search for Genes
The Search for the Gene Our science textbooks tell us that our bodies are made up of trillions of cells. ... What makes the cells perform different functions depends on the genes within the cells. But you ask, what really are genes? ... According to your "gene detector" gadget, it seems that you are getting nearer to the "Genes". ... These chromosomes contain 60,000 to 80,000 genes. Each chromosome is one pair of a very long strand consisting of genes. ... You could see that each of the genes contain within them bases known as guanine (G), thymine (T), adenosine (A) and cytosine(C). ... The way the letters are arranged in the genes is very important; it will affect the way in which cells behave in the human body. ... Genes can also influence a persons behaviour, like depression and aggression (Oh dear, didnt you just snip off one of the chromosome strands? ... But of course, things and people around us, not just the genes within us, also influence us humans.