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Biology 0610

17. Inheritance

Chromosomes, genes, alleles and monohybrid crosses.

  1. 17.1

    Genes, alleles and monohybrid inheritance

    The vocabulary of genetics and how to work out a genetic cross.

    Full lesson2 questions6 cardsReview first: 16.1
    • 17.1.1Define chromosome, gene and allele, and distinguish genotype from phenotype.
    • 17.1.2Use genetic diagrams and Punnett squares to predict the results of monohybrid crosses.
  2. 17.2

    DNA and protein synthesis

    The structure of DNA and how genes code for proteins.

    Full lesson1 questions6 cardsReview first: 17.1
    • 17.2.1Describe the structure of DNA and explain how a gene codes for a protein.
  3. 17.3

    Mitosis and meiosis

    The two types of cell division and what each is for.

    Full lesson1 questions6 cardsReview first: 17.1
    • 17.3.1Describe mitosis and meiosis and state their roles.