Explain the relationship between mitosis and asexual reproduction.
Both require only one original parent. Offspring are identical.
400
Describe the relationship between genotype and phenotype.
Genotype = genetic makeup ("type of gene")
Phenotype = physical expression of trait
400
1. Describe what a pedigree is used for.
2. Explain what squares and circles represent in a pedigree.
3. Explain what shaded and unshaded means in a pedigree.
1. Shows the passage of traits and genetic relationships between members of a family.
2. Males and Females
3. Presence or absence of a trait
400
_____________ is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
What is genetic engineering?
500
Demonstrate the complete reaction (reactants and products) of either Photosynthesis or Cellular Respiration.
Answers vary
500
Explain the advantages (benefits) of both asexual and sexual reproduction.
Asexual: less energy and time required; more frequent
Sexual: better genetic diversity
500
Explain the relationship between nitrogen bases, genes, alleles and the DNA strand.
Nitrogen bases make up genes; genes come in different forms called alleles; and each DNA strand is made of linked genes.
500
Using a Punnett square explain how it is possible for two parents with a dominant phenotype to have a child with the recessive phenotype.
Answers may vary
500
What was the purpose of the Human Genome Project?
Identify the exact base-pair sequence of a human genome (DNA molecule) in order to better treat and identify genetic disorders.