Unit 7:   Genetics

Major Topics in this Unit: 

• Genes and gene structure

• Gene expression (dominant, codominant, incomplete dominance, sex linked)

• Genetic Disorders

• Punnett Squares

• Pedigree

Essential Questions:

1. How do the events of meiosis contribute to the person’s genotype?

2. How does a person’s genotype give rise to their phenotype?

3. How will different patterns of inheritance influence the phenotype of an individual?

4. How can you use a Punnett square to predict the phenotypes and genotypes of the offspring or parents?

5. How can you use a pedigree to track disorders through generations of a family?

6. How does the environment affect gene expression?

7. How can blood type be predicted using genes?

8. How can someone’s blood type affect which blood types are safe to transfuse?

Vocabulary for this section: 

Vocab for Genetics: Click here for the vocab list. 

Notes for this section:

Notes on Genetics: (p. 154- 160)

Notes on Other Forms of Inheritance: (p. 161- 177)

Helpful Links:

Cool Video on DNA in cells:

Intro to DNA and Genetics:

Video about punnett square and genetics 

PTC and Taster Gene:

Genetics Interactive:

Online Baby Genetics Activity:

Genetics Vocab Check:

Color Blindness Test:

Blood Typing Lab Links: (Click below)

    Background on blood types

    helpful video on blood types

    helpful video on blood type testing

    Online Blood Typing Lab and another blood typing lab

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