Transmission of Traits
Goals of this unit are to:
- Explain transmission of traits with the gene-chromosome theory.
- Predict the probable results of genetic crosses.
- Identify patterns of inheritance by interpreting pedigree charts.
- List various mutations and describe their consequences.
- List several practical applications of the principles of genetics.
- Recognize the role of heredity and environment in gene expression.
- Describe some generally-related disorders in humans.
- Describe the basic structure of DNA and RNA and their roles in heredity.
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