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Genetics & Inheritance

The transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involves DNA and genes.

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By the end of this section, you should be able to:

  • LG1 - Define the following terms: genetics, inheritance, genes, traits, and alleles. 
     

  • LG2 - Compare genotype and phenotype in autosomal inheritance. 
     

  • LG3 - Compare dominant and recessive in autosomal inheritance. 
     

  • LG4 - Compare homozygous and heterozygous for genotype combinations.
     

  • LG5 - Construct and interpret simple Punnett squares for determining inheritance probabilities. 
     

  • LG6 - Construct and interpret simple pedigree for showing the presence of certain traits across generations. 
     

  • Review & Consolidation

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