Heredity and variation
Explain transmission of traits and differences among individuals.
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Explain transmission of traits and differences among individuals.
Classify traits based on whether they are passed through genes.
Relate DNA, genes and chromosomes to inheritance.
Explain why pea plants helped study inheritance.
Predict visible traits using dominant and recessive alleles.
Use Punnett squares to interpret genotype and phenotype ratios.
Describe separation of allele pairs during gamete formation.
Find likely offspring traits for single-trait crosses.
Use XX and XY chromosome combinations to explain sex determination.
Use chromosome logic to explain why blaming the mother is scientifically wrong.
Use simple probability to discuss chances of XX and XY combinations.
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