Genetics_Oompa_Loompa. Sunscreen%20student. Heredity%20Simulation%20(hornimonsters) Genetics. Genetics includes the study of heredity, or how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
The topics of genetics vary and are constantly changing as we learn more about the genome and how we are influenced by our genes. Inheritance Mendel & Inheritance – powerpoint presentation covering basics of genetics Simple Genetics Practice – using mendelian genetics and punnett squares Genetic Crosses with two traits – basic crosses, uses Punnet squaresGenetic Crosses with two traits II – basic crossses, uses Punnett squaresDihybrid Crosses in Guinea Pigs (pdf) – step through on how to do a 4×4 punnett square Codominance & Incomplete Dominance – basic crosses involving codominance X-Linked Traits – practice crosses that involve sex-linkage, mainly in fruitflies The Genetics of Blood Disorders – a worksheet with genetics problems that relate to specific disorders: sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, and Von Willebrand disease.
Human Genetics Presentation Chromosomes Modeling Chromosomal Inheritance. Codon. Does Sunscreen Protect my DNA? In this laboratory experiment students explore how effectively different sunscreens protect yeast cells from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
DNA contains the instructions for proper cell function; changes to DNA can cause cancer; skin cancer can be caused by exposure to UV radiation, which comes from the sun; and the meaning of SPF ratings on sunscreens. Class Time: Two 45 minute class times Prep Time: 1-2 hours Does Sunscreen Protect my DNA? For Teachers. Punnett Squares. Interactive Game. As of July 1, 2013 ThinkQuest has been discontinued.
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If you make a mistake it will help you understand what you need to change. Tutorial and interactive game for Punnett Squares In the directions under “set up” click the link for the tutorial.Below the directions is a Punnett Square that will fill in the squares for you after you set up the parents’ information. Drag and Drop Punnett Squares Drag the letters for mom’s and dad’s alleles. Then drag letters in to fill the squares for the potential children’s alleles. Pick a Game- Punnett Squares Rock, Paper, ScissorsorWho Wants to Be a Millionaire or Super Basketball Shooter or… the list has lots of choices! Interactive Quiz Can you answer all these questions right the first time? Virtual Lab- breeding fruit flies Work in a virtual lab crossing fruit flies (Drosphilia). 3 Comments.