Week 2 (4/8-4/12)

Monday 4/8/19

DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis Quiz

Chapter 14.4 INB check 

Assignments:

Read Chapter 12.1 “The Work of Gregor Mendel”

In INB, define: genetics, trait, hybrids, genes, alleles, principle of dominance, gametes. Explain segregation of alleles and what happens to alleles in F1 and F2 generation.

Bikini Bottom Genetics and Punnett Square WS DUE W 4/10

Tuesday 4/9/19

Probability & Punnett Squares Notes 4/9

Two Factor Crosses WS 

Assignments:

Finish Bikini Bottom Genetics and Punnett Square WS DUE W 4/10

Read 12.2 “Applying Mendel’s Principles.” Add supplemental notes to INB. 

Wednesday 4/10/19

“Investigating Inherited Traits” Activity

Review Two Factor Crosses WS and post in INB

Assignments:

Finish “Investigating Inherited Traits” Activity DUE F 4/12

Thursday 4/11/19

Research Inherited Diseases

Incomplete Dominance and Co-Dominance From Chapter 12.3: Define incomplete dominance, co-dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits. Give an example (from pg. 391) of a trait that does not follow Mendelian patterns of inheritance. Give one example of how environmental conditions affect gene expression.

Assignments:

Complete “Going Further” from Investigating Inherited Traits. Write one paragraph that describes fatal inherited diseases. Report what is known about the disease transmission and the populations in which it occurs. Be prepared to share with the class what you discovered on Friday 4/12.

Read 12.3 “Other Patterns of Inheritance”

Friday 4/12/19

Quick share of Inherited Disease research Insect Karyotype Analysis DUE T 4/16 

Assignments:

Read Chapter 15.1

Finish Insect Karyotype Analysis