For Natural Science Guru labs

BIOLOGY 110 LAB ___7__

TITLE: Heredity

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lab the student will be able to:

define heredity.

define genetics.

be able to differentiate between dominant and recessive traits

work monohybrid genetics problems using a punnett square.

MATERIALS:

FROM YOUR HOME: internet, Lab 07 Report,computer.

BACKGROUND READING:

Review your notes from Chapter 10.

PROCEDURE:

I. To begin go to the following website:

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/

1. Watch “What is Heredity?”

2. Watch “What is a Trait?”

3. Open Observable Traits. List the 9 traits and write whether you are dominant or recessive for that trait—be sure to give a reason why. (on your lab report)

II. Review of basic genetics go the following site: http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E09/E09.html

Read the directions and complete the exercise. Be sure to fill in your journal and table on the lab report. Include a sketch of “your animal” in your lab report.

III. Work the five genetics problems found on your lab report.

See Lab 07 Rubric for grading information.