Sex-Linked or X-Linked Genes

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X-Linked genes are traits carried on the X chromosome, but not on the Y chromosome.  These traits are recessive.

Some examples of X-Linked traits are:
1) Red-green colorblindness
2) Balding
3) hemophilia
4) Some forms of mental disability

 

Gregor Mendel - The Father of Genetics

The home work assignment is posted on the high school home work page and it due on Friday,
February 7, 2020.

Dihybrid Cross

Mating of parental varieties (the P generation), differing in two characteristics.  Mendel Crossed homozygous plants yielding hybrids heterozygous for both traits, ( the F1 generation).  Then Mendel fertilized members from F1 generation to get the F2 generation.

Worksheets - Pedigree Practice

The homework assignment on Gregor Mendel is posted on the home work page. It is due on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Worksheet

You will work individually on worksheets to test your understanding of the material. 
The worksheet will test your knowledge on the foundational material necessary to understand the unit on Genetics.