Genetics assignment
Option 1: Pedigree Analysis (Introductory)
Focus: Understanding inheritance patterns and
interpreting pedigrees.
Assignment: Students are given several pedigrees
showing the inheritance of different traits (e.g.,
autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked).
They must analyze the pedigrees to determine the mode
of inheritance, identify genotypes of individuals in the
pedigree, and predict the probability of future offspring
inheriting the trait.
Deliverable: Completed pedigree charts with genotypes
indicated, explanations of the inheritance patterns, and
answers to probability questions.
Example Traits: Cystic fibrosis, Huntington's disease,
color blindness.
Option 2: Genetic Cross Problems
(Introductory/Intermediate)
Focus: Applying Mendelian genetics principles to solve
genetic problems.
Assignment: Students are given a series of genetic cross
problems involving monohybrid, dihybrid, and more
