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Unit 1 Cells and Heredity
Chapter 5 Modern Genetics
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5-1 Human Inheritance |
5-2 Human Genetic Disorders |
5-3 Advances in Genetics |
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| Topic 5-1 Human Inheritance Genetic Siblings |
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I can... Choose and record genotypes and phenotypes. Create a Genetic Sibling based on the chosen traits. Describe the function of sex chromosomes. |
| State Goals 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
| Classwork-Homework 1. Determine Male (XY) or Female (XX) by flipping a coin. Heads is first allele, tails is the second. 2. Work together #1 Face Shape and #2 Chin Shape 3. Put Skin Colors and Hair Colors on the board. 4. Explain how to determine the trait using capital letters. 5. Complete the worksheet. 6. Draw "Sibling" on Day 2. 7. Draw facial features, color last. 8. Names on picture. |
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I can... Identify two major causes of genetic disorders in humans. Explain how geneticists trace the inheritance of traits. Describe how genetic disorders are diagnosed and treated. |
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| State Goals 12.A.3b Compare characteristics of organisms produced from a single parent with those of organisms produced by two parents. 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
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| Classwork-Homework Gender: sex of a person or other organism Inherited Diseases: disease caused by an inherited gene Sex-Linked Traits: traits that are controlled by the sex chromosome Carrier: an organism that has a recessive gene for a trait but does not show the trait Pedigree: chart that shows inheritance of certain traits over several generations Inherited Diseases
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I can... Read an interview with a horse breeder. Read biographies and gather key information. Identify and record the known traits of a horse's family tree. |
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| State Goals 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
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| Classwork-Homework Selective Breeding: choosing organisms with desired traits to be parents Cloning: producing an organism that has exactly the same genes as the original organism Controlled Breeding: mating to produce offspring with certain traits Mass Selection: crossing plants with desirable traits Hybridization: mating two different kinds of organisms Inbreeding: mating closely related organisms Genetic Engineering: genes of one organism are tranfered into the DNA of another organism Read the story pages 12-14
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| Topic Junior's Family Tree |
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I can... Trace the family history of a horse. Create visual representations of data. Compare differences and similarities in traits. |
| State Goals 11.A.4b Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge. 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
| Classwork-Homework Your family tree must include the following: 1. The names of your group members. 2. Accurately colored picture of each relative. 3. Written description of characteristics one cannot see for each relative. 4. Lines that accurately connect one horse to the next. 5. A written explanation describing where Junior got his blue eyes. 6. Any facts your group would like to add or details that add to the appearance of your display. 7. Color Junior, Juniors parents, and Junior's grandparents. |
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| Topic 5-3 Advances in Genetics |
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I can... Understand the science of cloning. Explain, step-by-step, the Honolulu method of cloning. |
| State Goals 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
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| Topic 5-3 Cloning |
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I can... Apply reasonable values and beliefs to a bioethical dilema. Decide whether you are for or against cloning. |
| State Goals 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
| Classwork-Homework Cloning Part 1/3 9:09 Cloning Part 2/3 9:11 Cloning Part 3/3 6:29 At the bottom of the page click on Case Study. |
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| Topic 5-3 Cloning |
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I can... Analyze the problems that may arise as a result of human cloning. Apply reasonable values and beliefs to a bioethical dilema. Decide whether you are for or against cloning. |
| State Goals 12.A.5b Analyze the transmission of genetic traits, diseases and defects. |
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