Why can some people taste bitterness in certain foods while others can’t? In this hands-on field trip, students will explore how genes influence our sense of taste. They’ll test their ability to taste PTC using taste papers, investigate dominant and recessive traits, and make predictions using Punnett squares. Students will also examine their own cheek cells under a microscope and discover how genetic variation makes each of us unique.
Class Size: Limited to 32 students
Length: 3 hours; This field trip includes lunch