Tag: punnett
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The Case of the Finch Flair: A DNA Mystery
Looking for an engaging way to introduce students to DNA variation, inheritance, and genetic evidence? The Case of the Finch Flair is a classroom investigation that combines SNP analysis, pedigrees, and Punnett squares into a fun genetics mystery your students will enjoy solving. In this activity, students investigate whether a mysterious individual could be related…
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Cystic Fibrosis – Overview and Genetics
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system, and other parts of the body. Mutations in the CFTR gene on chromosome 7 leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus that can block airways and digestive ducts. Patients deal with lung infections and lack of nutrition because the mucus interferes…
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Fruit Fly Genetics
Fruit Fly Genetics showing inheritance patterns for vestigial wings and eye color.
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Corn Snake Genetics – Explore the Morphs!
Practice dihybrid crosses with this activity on corn snakes. Corn snakes are red and black, with variations in shade and markings.
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The Genetics of Frizzle Frazzle Chicks
Frizzle feathers in chickens is the result of a dominant allele. Practice crosses between different types of chickens, by completing Punnett squares.
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Genetics Practice – Roan Cows with Horns
Practice genetics with cows! Cows can be horned (hh) or hornless. They can also be red, white, or roan colored.
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Peas, Please! – A Practice Set on Mendelian Genetics
Students practice assigning genotypes (PP, Pp, or pp) to different traits based on whether the trait is dominant or recessive. They set up Punnett squares, and determine the phenotypic ratios of the offspring.
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Multiple Allele Traits in Rabbit Coat Color
Students practice genetics of multiple allele traits as they study coat colors in rabbits: black, chinchilla, Himalayan, white.
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Practice Punnett Squares with Skinny Pigs
“Skinny Pig Genetics!” Hairlessness in guinea pigs is a recessive trait. Students practice Punnett squares with this simple worksheet.