Patterns of Inheritance
An exploration of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. Students use Punnett squares and pedigrees to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios.
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An exploration of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. Students use Punnett squares and pedigrees to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios.
Key Questions
- How do dominant and recessive alleles determine an organism's traits?
- What are the differences between autosomal and sex-linked inheritance?
- How can pedigrees be used to trace genetic disorders through generations?
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