March 5

Genetics Study Guide 🧬

📅 Started: March 5
📅 Due: Friday (After Genetics Test)

Students began working on their Genetics Study Guide today, which will help them review key concepts in preparation for their upcoming Genetics Test. The study guide covers a wide range of topics from heredity and Punnett squares to genetic engineering and protein synthesis.

📝 Topics Covered in the Study Guide:

1️⃣ Genetics Vocabulary Review

• Key terms like genotype, phenotype, dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, and alleles.

• Definitions and examples of mitosis, meiosis, selective breeding, hybridization, cloning, and genetic engineering.

2️⃣ Punnett Squares & Inheritance

• Determining genotypic and phenotypic ratios from given parental crosses.

• Understanding how recessive traits can appear in offspring even if parents do not show them.

• Practice with dominant vs. recessive traits in different organisms.

3️⃣ DNA & RNA Basics

• Identifying nitrogen bases and their pairings (A-T, C-G in DNA & A-U, C-G in RNA).

• Transcribing DNA into mRNA and understanding the protein synthesis process.

4️⃣ Pedigree Analysis

• Reading and interpreting pedigree charts to track genetic traits through family generations.

• Identifying affected individuals, carriers, and inheritance patterns.

5️⃣ Genetic Engineering & Ethical Considerations

• Understanding the Human Genome Project, gene splicing, cloning, and genetic modification.

• Discussing the benefits and ethical concerns of genetic engineering and cloning.

📌 Why This Matters:

This study guide provides a comprehensive review of genetics concepts, helping students prepare for their test and reinforce their understanding of how traits are inherited and expressed.

✅ Reminder: The study guide is due on Friday after completing the Genetics Test. Students should use it to review key concepts and ask questions before the test! 🧪📖