8876 / 2027

Chapter 7 / 8 short lessons

Inheritance and phenotype

Build genetic diagrams from gametes, extend them to two genes and explain why genotype is not the whole phenotype.

H1 Biology / 8876 / 2027 syllabus

What do you think?

A dihybrid cross always produces 9:3:3:1. Is that a safe rule?

Lessons

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01

Put alleles at a locus

Use inheritance vocabulary and explain allele transmission through gametes.

About 5 min
About 5 min
02

Read the heterozygote first

Distinguish complete dominance, codominance and incomplete dominance as preparation for dihybrid problems.

About 5 min
About 5 min
03

Build a two-gene cross from gametes

Solve dihybrid crosses with explicit independent-assortment and dominance assumptions.

About 6 min
About 6 min
04

Two genes with an intermediate phenotype

Solve a dihybrid cross involving incomplete dominance or codominance.

About 6 min
About 6 min
05

More alleles in the population, two in a person

Solve a dihybrid problem involving multiple alleles and codominance.

About 6 min
About 6 min
06

Track the X chromosome and a second gene

Explain sex linkage and solve a dihybrid cross combining an X-linked and an autosomal locus.

About 6 min
About 6 min
07

Use a recessive tester to reveal gametes

Solve single- and two-locus test crosses and interpret finite offspring samples.

About 5 min
About 5 min
08

Same genetic potential, different development

Explain environmental effects on phenotype, including honeybee diet and differentiation.

About 5 min
About 5 min
What you will be able to do
  • Use inheritance terms precisely.
  • Solve two-gene crosses with clear assumptions and denominators.
  • Explain environmental effects on phenotype, including honeybee development.

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