Monday, February 22, 2010

Ocho Nueve :: The Genetic Monster







This is my little friend Ocho Nueve. I genetically modified him in my laboratory.

Antenna Types. (Single Allele Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Straight (Dominant) vs. Curved (Recessive)
Possible Genotypes: AA, Aa, aa
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: aa

Belly Button Types. (Single Allele Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Regular Belly Button (Dominate) vs. Pouch Belly Button (Recessive)
Possible Genotypes: PP, Pp, pp
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: pp

Leg Shapes. (Single Allele Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Toothpick Legs (Dominate) vs. Popsicle Stick Legs (Recessive)
Possible Genotypes: TT, Tt, tt
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: TT

Eye Colors. (Codominant Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Red Eyes, Creme Eyes, One Red and One Creme Eye
Possible Genotypes: BB (Red Eyes), Bb (Creme Eye and Red Eye), bb (Creme Eyes)
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: Bb

Wing Types. (Multiple Allele Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Bat Wings, Fly Wings, Hummingbird Wings
Possible Genotypes: bb, bf, bh, fh (Bat Wings) ff (Fly Wings) hh (Hummingbird Wings)
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: bf

Nose Types. (Sex Linked Trait)
Possible Phenotypes: Fluffy Nose replaces Flat Nose when the trait is displayed.
Possible Genotypes: X'Y, XY
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: X'Y

Body Color. (Incomplete Dominance)
Possible Phenotypes: Yellow Body, Blue Body, Green Body
Possible Genotypes: YY (Yellow), yy (Blue), Yy (Green)
Ocho Nueve's Genotype: Yy

Ocho Nueve has curved antennae, a pouched belly button, toothpick legs, multi-colored eyes, bat wings, a fluffy nose, and a green colored body. So pretty much he's a beast.

2 comments:

  1. Andy, I really like how your blog looks. your layout is not and simple and therefore the information is even clearer. I think that in your debate you make great points. I also like your creativity on your creature. I did not see anything that was negative so very good!

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  2. I have to say Andy that is one interesting creature. I like the creative designs you used besides construction paper such as foil, toothpicks, straws, and his rolled up pipe-cleaners. The use of the toothpick legs, pipe-cleaner eyes, foiled belt and straw eyes brought out some interesting traits in his genes.

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