This chapter was especially important because it focused on genes and how every creature is similar based on a specific gene. The thing that caught my interest the most was the Sonic hedgehog gene. It is present when we are embryos developing in the womb and is what develops our hands the way they are. Another thing I found interesting was that if someone was to inject vitamin A into the embryo, they would develop a full duplicate set of digits. From this alone, I learned that genes are very important in developing one's body and that very little disturbances with the process can result in major mutations. Shubin also does a good job relating his topic during the chapter to how that specific essence of biology relates to all creatures (living and extinct). Personally, I love the name for that gene cause I love playing Sonic games and reading that just made me think WOW this guy is cool, better yet this book is cool. I hope everyone who is reading this book is enjoying it as much as I am. :)
- Bryan Munar
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Bryan, I am glad that you are enjoying the book as much as I did... Please repost on Chapter 1 becuase I could not read your text (Funky Symbol Language) so that you will get full credit. Thanks. Mr. T
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ReplyDeleteyou should see Bryan's webbed toes
they're very "fish-like"
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OH MY GOSH jennifer hahhha lol you WOULD SAY THAT ;) and yes Mr. Tisor I am enjoying this book haha it's not boring at all and it is true that i have webbedfish toes LOL
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