Unit 5: Genetic Basis of Life

Lecture Materials:

• Meiosis

  • Lecture Materials: Chapter 13 Notes, Bozeman-Genetic Variation, Prezi-Meiosis

• Mendelian Genetics

  • Lecture Materials: Chapter 14 Notes, Bozeman-Mendelian Genetics, Prezi-Mendelian Genetics

• Chromosomal Inheritance

  • Lecture Materials: Chapter 15 Notes, Bozeman-Sex Likage, Prezi-Chromosome Abnormalities

Study Materials

• Vocabulary

• Sample FRQs

Essential Knowledge:

3.A.3: The chromosomal basis of inheritance provides an understanding of the pattern of passage (transmission) of genes from parent to offspring.

• Describe this mechanism.

3.A.4: The inheritance pattern of many traits cannot be explained by simple Mendelian genetics.

• Illustrate multiple examples.

3.C.2: Biological systems have multiple processes that increase genetic variation.

• Describe 4 modes of generating variation.

4.C.2: Environmental factors influence the expression of the genotype in an organism.

• What is an example of this?