Genetic Inheritance
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Objective
I can explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes in chromosomes.
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Practice
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What is the basic structure of DNA and how is it organized within cells?
Explain the difference between a gene and an allele, and provide an example of each.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how a child inherits traits from their parents, including the roles of genes and alleles. Provide an example using a specific trait, such as eye color. Explain the process of how reproductive cells are formed in parents and how this affects the traits passed on to offspring. Use the example of the cystic fibrosis gene to illustrate your explanation.”
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