Biology
The following is a great link that explains very clearly the concept of genetics and terms such as dominant and recessive.
Genetic Crosses
- Mendelian Genetics Part No. 1 - Defining Key Vocabulary
Solving Mendelian genetics problems can seem somewhat daunting from the onset, especially with the vocabulary that is associated with them. Here we will define key terms that are used in genetics problems, but also, walk you through the proper steps needed...
- Homework
Remember the homework for tomorrow is to finish the worksheet on blood groups that I gave you. Please make sure that your answers are neat, clear and detailed. In tomorrows lesson we will do some more on genetic crosses, you may bring your computer as...
- Homework- The Ethics Of Genetic Screening
Genetic screening already allows us to detect certain genetic disorders and the sex of an embryo or the fertilised egg in IVF treatment. As genetic testing progresses it may enable us to detect lots of characteristics. This raises the ethical question...
- Homework- Genetic Disorders
Make sure that your classwork is complete and research about genetically inherited disorders. Look at the blog link on genetics in the previous post. I will ask each of you to tell me about what you have found out at the start of next lesson. You will...
- Homework- Genetic Crosses
Complete the genetic crosses in the manner and detail that I showed you, for the following crosses: a) BB and bb, b) BB and Bb, c) Bb and Bb Remember that the capital letter represents the dominant gene. In this example B is...
Biology
Genetics and genetic disorders
The following is a great link that explains very clearly the concept of genetics and terms such as dominant and recessive.
Genetic Crosses
- Mendelian Genetics Part No. 1 - Defining Key Vocabulary
Solving Mendelian genetics problems can seem somewhat daunting from the onset, especially with the vocabulary that is associated with them. Here we will define key terms that are used in genetics problems, but also, walk you through the proper steps needed...
- Homework
Remember the homework for tomorrow is to finish the worksheet on blood groups that I gave you. Please make sure that your answers are neat, clear and detailed. In tomorrows lesson we will do some more on genetic crosses, you may bring your computer as...
- Homework- The Ethics Of Genetic Screening
Genetic screening already allows us to detect certain genetic disorders and the sex of an embryo or the fertilised egg in IVF treatment. As genetic testing progresses it may enable us to detect lots of characteristics. This raises the ethical question...
- Homework- Genetic Disorders
Make sure that your classwork is complete and research about genetically inherited disorders. Look at the blog link on genetics in the previous post. I will ask each of you to tell me about what you have found out at the start of next lesson. You will...
- Homework- Genetic Crosses
Complete the genetic crosses in the manner and detail that I showed you, for the following crosses: a) BB and bb, b) BB and Bb, c) Bb and Bb Remember that the capital letter represents the dominant gene. In this example B is...