Gene to Taste Case Study
Length: 1 Hour or Less
Discipline: Biological Sciences, Science Education
Level: Introductory (majors), Introductory (science majors)
Author: Ginu Thomas
Type: Prototype
You are the geneticist meeting with two concerned parents who were referred to you by their son’s pediatrician. They are concerned about their child’s eating habits and his unwillingness to eat certain foods. How can you help the parents know if their child is just being ‘picky’ or if his genes are responsible?