Transcript Genetics

Genetics
Biology 9
Monday, Nov. 4th
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Objective: Students will begin to understand the relationship of genes and chromosomes to inherited traits.
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Review and Correct Test
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Word Play:
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Gene
Chromosomes
Homologous Chromosomes
Chromatids
Diploid
Haploid
Zygote
Autosomes
Sex Chromosomes
Meiosis
Allele
Dominant Allele
Recessive Allele
Genotype
Phenotype
Heterozygous
Homozygous
Recombination
Mitosis
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Tuesday, Nov. 5th
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Objective: Students will understand the connection of genes and chromosomes
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S.G. Finish and Present word play
Compare and contrast Mitosis and Meiosis
 Gene
 Chromosomes
 Homologous Chromosomes
 Chromatids
 Diploid
 Haploid
 Zygote
 Autosomes
 Sex Chromosomes
 Meiosis
 Allele
 Dominant Allele
 Recessive Allele
 Genotype
 Phenotype
 Heterozygous
 Homozygous
 Recombination
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Mitosis
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Homework: Meiosis pgs. 144 - 149
Test: Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
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Chromosomes exist in… because…
Chromosomes … genes.
Wednesday, Nov. 6th
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Objective: Students will understand the differences between
mitosis and meiosis and why meiosis is important in sexual
reproduction.
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With a partner – Two processes of cell division.
S. G. Final Analysis
Homework: The Origins of Genetics and Mendel’s Theory pgs. 162-169
Test: : Friday, Nov. 22nd
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Using the two diagrams list
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2 similarities
3 differences
Use the following relevant vocabulary: Chromosomes,
Homologous Chromosomes, Diploid, Haploid, meiosis, mitosis
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Complete the following sentence stems:
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Mitosis starts with … and end with …
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Meiosis starts with… and ends with…
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The results of mitosis are the (same, different) because…
The results of meiosis are the (same, different) because…
Meiosis causes variation in offspring by…
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Crossing Over
Independent assortment
Random Fertilization
Thursday, November. 7th
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Objective: Students will be able to connect the Discoveries of
Mendel to what they know about chromosomes and meiosis.
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Partners – What did Mendel do and what did he find out.
Class work: Gregor Mendel and Genetics
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
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Mendel’s P- Generation and F1 Generation
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Mendel crossed…
The results of his cross were…
This meant that…
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Mendel’s F1- Generation and F2 Generation
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Mendel crossed…
The results of his cross were…
This meant that…
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Add the following to the diagram:
 Label phenotypes: Purple and White
 Genes for Purple and White plants (dominant, recessive)
 Add genotypes (homozygous, heterozygous)
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The Big Leap:
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Mendel’s experiment demonstrated that …
Mendel’s experiment demonstrated that offspring… parents
Mendel’s experiments … meiosis
Mendel’s Two Laws
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Law of Segregation: Alleles for a trait segregate during
gamete formation (Meiosis)
Law of independent Assortment: Genes for different
traits assort independently of each other during gamete
formation (meiosis)
Monday, Nov. 11th
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Objective: Students will be able to apply their knowledge of
genetics to complex patterns of inheritance.
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Review vocabulary
Class: Genetics Problems
Homework: Studying Heredity pgs. 170 - 182
Class work: Genetics Problems
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Tuesday, Nov. 12th
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Objective: Students will apply the basic principles of
Mendel’s genetics to more complex patterns of
inheritance.
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PowerPoint: Genetics Problems
Worksheet with one partner
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Wednesday, Nov. 13th
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Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of genetics
to various problems.
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Worksheet
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Thursday, Nov. 14th
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Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of
genetics of sport article
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Practice Problems
The Genetics of Sport.
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Those better at sprinting tend to have… which produces…
I (would/would not) have my child tested for the speed gene
because…
I (would/would not) want to know if I have the ApoE4 gene
because…
After reading this article, I believe elite athletes are a result of…
The most interesting thing I learned from this article was…
Friday, Nov. 15th
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Objective: Students will apply their advanced knowledge
of genetics to solving pedigrees and determining
relationships among offspring.
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Discussion: Pedigrees
Worksheet Pedigrees
Class work: Pedigrees
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Monday, Nov. 18th
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Objective: Students will understand some common
genetic disorders.
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Turn in Pedigree
Go Over Genetics Worksheet.
Genetic Disorders
Gallery walk
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Given your topic construct a genetics problems that another group
can answer.
Class work: Genetic Disorders
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
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Sickle Cell Anemia
Single Recessive Gene
Homozygous Recessive
– Cells Sickle
Causes difficulty in
blood transmission of
blood
Heterozygous –
resistant to Malaria
Tay-Sachs
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Recessively Inherited
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Gene is on Chromosome 15
Blocks production of an enzyme that breaks down fat in brain
Fat accumulates in the brain’s nerve cells
Child – Dies normally before 5 years of age
Cystic Fibrosis
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Recessive Disorder
4% of European descent are
carriers
Homozygous Recessive
Defective protein to transport
chloride
Chloride Causes mucus to
build up – multiple problems
from breathing too digestion
Huntington’s Disease
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Dominantly inherited
Neurodegenerative disorder
Late onset (35-55yrs)
Breast Cancer Gene
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BRCA – 1 and BRCA – Tumor Suppressing genes
Mutations – linked to increase in Ovarian Cancer and
Breast Cancer
Normal Rates 1.5%
With Mutation 15 – 40%
Questions:
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You are newly pregnant. You and your husband go to the
doctor and test the fetus for various genetic disorders.
The test comes back positive for Tay-Sachs, what do you
do?
You find out that your father has Huntington’s disease.
Do you get tested for the gene?
You are 30 years old and a friend talks to you about
getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation. Do you get
tested?
Tuesday, Nov. 19th
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Objective: Students will understand how ther Hardy
Weinberg Equation can predict allele frequencies and
future generations
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Discussion: Hardy Weinberg
Worksheet.
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Wednesday, Nov. 20th
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Objective: Students will understand the Hardy Weinberg
equation.
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Worksheet.
Test: Friday, Nov. 22nd
Tuesday, Nov. 20th
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Study Guide
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Day on Genetic
Engineering Specifically
Artificial Selection –
Precursor to Evolution
Monday, Dec. 14th
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Objective: Students will apply their knowledge of
genetics and DNA to DNA technology.
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S.G. Review Pedigrees (questions)
Gel Electrophoresis
Homework: Genetic Engineering pgs. 228 – 232 (Read and Notes)
Test: Friday, Dec. 18th
Thursday, Dec. 17th
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Study Guide Day