Class this week: We will finish up our genetic disorder project presentations this week. We will also finish up our genetics unit with a study of pedigrees and Punnett squares before we head into human body systems. Look for a test next week (week of 5/6) on Heredity, Chapters C4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 - these specified sections only.
Table of Contents: Heredity and Genetics Unit Resources for Heredity and Genetics Unit HW = Homework WU = Warm Ups Monday, 4/29 HW: None (unless you didn't finish your project) WU: 1.Copy this simple pedigree at this link for Huntington's disease. 2.What do the circles and squares represent? 3.What do the shaded shapes represent? 4.What part of the family does the top level represent? 5.What part of the family does the bottom level represent? 6.Draw a Punnett square (use H/h) to show how it is possible for some of the children to have the disease and some not. Having the disease is dominant. Tuesday, 4/30 - Zoo Field Trip HW: None (unless your group has not finished their project) WU: NA Wednesday, 5/1 - Teacher Work Day, No School! HW: None (unless your group has not finished their project) WU: NA Thursday, 5/2 HW: None (unless your group has not finished their project) WU: Read about Sickle Cell disease from C146 to C147, then answer the following questions while looking at the sickle cell pedigree. 1.How can you tell the difference between a carrier of the disease and those who do not carry the disease? 2.What do the horizontal lines connecting males and females represent? 3.How many people in the second generation have the disease and how is it shown? 4.How many people in the pedigree have some protection from malaria? Friday, 5/3 HW: None (unless your group has not finished their project) WU: Copy the Punnett square from page C126 then answer questions #25 and #26. Comments are closed.
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