Genetics

Unit Concepts

• Explain genetic traits and how they are passed on.
• List and discuss the properties of asexual reproduction.
• List and discuss the properties of sexual reproduction.
• Explain how egg and sperm cells differ from other cells.
• Explain how chromosomes are related to genes.
• Describe Mendel's experiments and their contribution to the study of genetics.
• Explain what causes new traits to appear.
• Describe how plants and animals may be bred for specific traits.
• Explain how an organism's sex is determined.

 

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