What is a Punnett Square? How can it be used to analyze possible genetic outcomes for offspring? What is dominant/recessive inheritance? What is X-linked inheritance?

Type: Individual Project
Unit: Lab to Determine the Outcome of Heredity
Due Date: Tue, 1/2/17
Grading Type: Numeric
Points Possible: 200
Points Earned: 0
Deliverable Length: Completed Lab Worksheet
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Using the Laws of Inheritance

Gregor Mendel’s studies laid the foundation for modern genetics. In a series of elegant experiments, Mendel was able to deduce the most fundamental laws of single-gene and multiple-gene inheritance without having the scientific data on chromosomes, their structure, or meiotic segregation. In this lab, you will learn about and apply examples for 3 different patterns of human inheritance of traits.

In this lab, you will view information and complete activities to answer the following questions about genes and inheritance:

What is a Punnett Square? How can it be used to analyze possible genetic outcomes for offspring?
What is dominant/recessive inheritance?
What is X-linked inheritance?
What is codominant inheritance of genes?
Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report. Use the lab 3 worksheet for assignment instructions and data collection.

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Grading Category Category Criteria Percentage and Points Possible
Purpose of Assignment and Content Development Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.
45% (90 of 200 points)

Organization, Grammar, and Presentation Organized and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant information as indicated and outlined on the worksheet. Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas and content relevant to the assignment.
30% (60 of 200 points)

Critical Thinking Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence, complexities of issues, and alternatives.
20% (40 of 200 points)

Information Literacy and Research Demonstrates good selection and use of high quality, credible, and relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate to the assignment. Includes correct in-text citations.
5% (10 of 200 points)