Title: Jurassic Park - Genetics, Heredity, and DNA Worksheet

Instructions: Watch the movie Jurassic Park and answer the following questions related to genetics, heredity, and DNA. Use your knowledge of these topics to analyze the events and concepts presented in the movie. Write your answers in complete sentences.

1. In Jurassic Park, how are the dinosaurs created? What role does genetics play in their creation?

2. Explain the concept of heredity and how it relates to the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.

3. What is DNA, and why is it important in the context of Jurassic Park?

4. How is DNA extracted from the mosquitoes in amber? What is the significance of this process?

5. Discuss the process of cloning as depicted in Jurassic Park. How does it relate to genetics and heredity?

6. In the movie, the scientists manipulate the dinosaur DNA to fill the gaps with frog DNA. What is the purpose of this manipulation, and what potential consequences does it have?

7. Explain the concept of genetic engineering and its role in the creation of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.

8. Discuss the ethical implications of genetic engineering and cloning as portrayed in the movie. Do you think these practices should be pursued in real life? Why or why not?

9. How does the concept of genetic variation relate to the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? Why is genetic variation important in a population?

10. Reflect on the events in Jurassic Park and discuss any potential real-world applications or lessons we can learn about genetics, heredity, and DNA.

Note: Encourage students to think critically and provide evidence or examples from the movie to support their answers.