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Show Me The Genes!
Unit 4 Genetics
Show Me The Genes!
Key Question: What role do chromosomes play in
the inheritance of genes?
Initial Thoughts:
Evidence 1: Reading
Use Cornell Notes while reading the article.
Write down all the STOPPING TO THINK 1-5 in the
left column and answers and other info from the
text in the right column.
Paste and Fill in the Comparison Matrix:
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Analysis Questions
1. Draw a flow diagram (a series of pictures) that
shows the breakdown of a chromosome from:
Cell ChromosomeDNAgenesallele
2. What does DNA look like?
3. Look at the plant cell pictured on page 1 of the
lab sheet. Remember that genes are found on
chromosomes and control traits. Give at least 2
examples of traits that are expressed in the
strawberry’s phenotype.
Summary
• At first what did you think about how
chromosomes play a role in the inheritance of
genes?
• What did you learn about how chromosomes
play a role in the inheritance of genes?
(Minimum of 3 sentences!!!)
• What are some further thoughts or questions
you have about chromosomes and DNA?
Reflection
Draw two sex cells before and after fertilization.
Write the correct number of chromosomes for
each cell.
Big Idea