This week we will be learning a little history about genetics and the father of genetics Gregor Mendel. We will also practice what we learned about how parents pass traits on to their offspring using punnet squares. Finally, you will be introduced to the cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis.
A. Read the article and use the link below to answer the following analysis questions in complete thoughts.
1. Why is Gregor Mendel considered the father of modern genetics?
2. How did Mendel describe dominant and recessive traits?
3. How did Mendel explain hybrid plants?
4. What are Alleles?
5. What traits did Mendel observe in tall versus short pea plants?
B. Use the following link to answer the following questions in complete thoughts. Then practice completing punnett squares until you can do 3 punnet squares perfectly!
1. Genes that control traits come in?
2. What are the two types of alleles?
3. Recessive alleles only show up if?
C. Watch the video (use the link) and answer the following questions in complete thoughts.
1. List the phases of the cell cycle.
2. Why do the chromosomes line up in the center of the nucleus?
3. Why is it important for the chromosomes to separate before the cell divides?
