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Honors Biology
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Unit 4: Chapter 14– The Human Genome
14-1
Human Heredity
a. Identify the types of human chromosomes in a karyotype.
b. Explain how sex is determined.
c. Explain how pedigrees are used to study human traits.
d. Describe examples of the inheritance of human traits.
e. Explain how small changes in DNA cause genetic disorders.
14-2
Human Chromosomes
a. Identify characteristics of human chromosomes.
b. Describe some sex-linked disorders and explain why they are more common
in males than in females.
c. Explain the process of X-chromosomes inactivation.
d. Summarize nondisjunction and the problems it causes.
14-3
Human Molecular Genetics
a. Summarize methods of human DNA analysis.
b. State the goal of the Human Genome Project.
c. Describe how researchers are attempting to cure genetic disorders.
Vocabulary:
karyotype
sex chromosome
autosome
pedigree
sex-linked gene
nondisjunction
DNA fingerprinting
Assignments:
1. Read Chapter 14.
2. Do all assigned homework and laboratory activities.
3. Study & learn your vocabulary—check out www.Quizlet.com
4. Learn your objectives so well that you are able to teach someone
about them.