Interpret a Punnett square to predict possible genetic combinations passed from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction SPI 0707.4.4
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- Dragon Genetics - This activity explores the relationship between genotype and phenotype, using both sex-linked and autosomal dominant and recessive traits. By manipulating alleles (genotype), you create corresponding changes in the dragon's physical appearance (phenotype).
- Dragon Genetics - In this activity students study the patterns of inheritance of multiple genes in (imaginary) dragons.
Teacher Preparation Notes for Dragon Genetics
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- Easter Egg Genetics - using plastic easter eggs to teach the Punnett square
- Genetics Practice Problems - large number of interactive questions
- Genetics Puppets - use simple mouse puppets to facilitate an understanding of how genes are transmitted from parent to offspring in a simulated genetics experiment [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
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- Mendel's Peas Web Lab - "The Princess and the Wrinkled Peas." Try to duplicate some of Mendel's work.
Model For A Monohybrid Cross Exhibiting Simple Dominance [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
- Monohybrid Cross Problem Set - The following problems have multiple choice answers. Correct answers are reinforced with a brief explanation. Incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help solve the problem.
- [advanced] Dihybrid Cross Problem Set - The following problems have multiple choice answers. Correct answers are reinforced with a brief explanation. Incorrect answers are linked to tutorials to help solve the problem.
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Patterns of Inheritance - patterns which can be observed when traits are passed to the next generation [49 slides]
- Probability and Heredity - You will simulate Mendel's experiments by substituting coins for plant characteristics. You will then compare what you had expected with what actually happened. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
- Punnett Square Diagram of a Monohybrid Cross - Refresh the page to see the animation repeat.
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