How does a leopard get its spots?
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How does a leopard get its spots?
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How do we get from genotype to phenotype?
Genotype -
Phenotype -
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Cell Differentiation
When cells in different places behave differently.
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How can genes cause cell differentiation?
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Rules for the game
- no moving- no using your location- no talking- you may pass cards (proteins)- you may stand up or sit down (black or yellow
cell color)- one student starts with all the proteins
GOAL: make a leopard spot.
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A simple rule for cell differentiation
1. One cell starts with many proteins2. Each cell passes the proteins it has to its
neighbors at random.3. Cells start as black4. After a set periods of time, cells with enough
proteins turn yellow.
What does this look like?
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Morphogen
A chemical (such as a protein) used as a message during cell differentiation.
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How can a computer help us?
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Requirements for complex patterns
- Two morphogens- The morphogens can interact.
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Patterns from two morphogens
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Patterns from two morphogens
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Patterns from two morphogens
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Patterns from two morphogens