Germs & Genes Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• gene editing : altering genes to fix or enhance traits
• metabolism : all chemical reactions in the body for energy use
• crispr : gene editing tool that can modify dna
• antigen : a substance that triggers an immune response
• measles : highly contagious viral disease preventable by vaccine
• herd immunity : protection gained when enough people are immune
• selective breeding : mating organisms to enhance desired traits
• pgt : genetic test used on embryos before implantation
• artificial sweetener : substance that mimics sugar without calories
• sucralose : zero-calorie sweetener that’s 600 times sweeter than sugar
• ppe : gear like gloves or masks that protect health workers
• ivf : procedure where eggs are fertilized outside the body
• transcription : step where dna is copied into rna
• gut bacteria : microorganisms that aid digestion and affect health
• gene therapy : technique to treat diseases by fixing genes
• designer babies : genetically modified embryos with selected traits
• gmo : organism altered using genetic engineering
• vaccines : help build immunity by exposing body to antigens
• mutation : change in dna sequence that may cause disease
• hand hygiene : washing hands to reduce spread of pathogens
• epicurve : graph showing progression of a disease outbreak
• r0 : basic reproduction number of a disease like measles
• outbreak : sudden rise in cases of a disease
• aspartame : sweetener used in diet drinks, risky for pku