Essential Question: How do viruses affect human body systems Essential Question: How do viruses affect human body systems? Investigation Question: How do viral genes affect our cells? Investigation 1 Claim: Viral genes were incorporated into human DNA. This retroviral RNA is what allows stem cells to remain pluripotent. Once the viral gene is turned on, the cells can become specialized. Terms of Use: Stem Cells, DNA, Specialized Cells, Retrovirus

How do viral genes affect our cells? Evidence 1.1 Justification How does the evidence justify the claim that viral genes were incorporated into human DNA. ? Terms: DNA

How do viral genes affect our cells? Evidence 1.2 Justification How does the evidence justifies the claim that retroviral RNA is what allows stem cells to remain pluripotent? Terms: Stem Cells, Retrovirus

How do viral genes affect our cells? Evidence 1.3 Justification How does the evidence justify the claim that once the viral gene is turned on, the cells can become specialized? Terms: Specialized Cells

Investigation Question: How do viral genes affect our cells? Claim: Viral genes were incorporated into human DNA. This retroviral RNA is what allows stem cells to remain pluripotent. Once the viral gene is turned on, the cells can become specialized. Justification: The claim is supported by evidence because… Evidence: Use the evidence presented (1.1 – 1.3) to justify the claim stated above.