Genetics

Genetics - Science Dimensions 4 - Chapter 4

Knowledge & skills

• Know the structure of DNA and understand its role in inheritance.
• Know that the characteristics of organisms are determined by genes, which are subunits of chromosomes.
• Describe, model and compare the two kinds of nuclear division - mitosis and meiosis.
• Predict the outcomes of crosses involving a simple monohybrid dominant / recessive inheritance pattern using punnet squares.
• Predict the outcomes of crosses involving incomplete or co-dominance.
• Prepare and analyse human pedigree charts.
• Explain the role of the X and Y chromosome in sex determination and sex linked inheritance.
• Use pedigrees to analyse the inheritance patterns of particular characteristics.
• Discuss issues arising from advances in genetic technology.

Experiments Modelling allele combinations (Prac book)	Worksheets Semester one worksheet booklet Answers to Genetics worksheet
Cyber lab Mouse Genetics	Class videos How To Build A Human (Parts 1 & 2) The Story Of The Gene The Fight To Be Male
Extra resources Genetics summary	Links Basic Principles Of Genetics Biotechnologyonline.gov.au Cloning DNA Interactive Eureka Science - DNA Explore DNA Gene Technology in Australia Genetics.com.au Genetics Science Learning Centre Human Genome Project Red Cross: About blood types Waiter: There's A Gene In My Food