Download Chromosomes Carry Genes

Primary Type: Tutorial
Status: Published
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Chromosomes Carry Genes
With this tutorial, you can understand that DNA is wrapped together to form structures called chromosomes. Genes are sections of DNA that are
carried on the chromosomes and determine specific characteristics in organisms. This specific tutorial focuses on sex-linked traits and the work done
by Thomas Hunt Morgan with fruit flies.
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students,
Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Keywords: Genes, Chromosomes
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials
SOURCE AND ACCESS INFORMATION
Contributed by: rinki suryavanshi
Name of Author/Source: DNA Learning Center
District/Organization of Contributor(s): Leon
Access Privileges: Public
License: CPALMS License - no distribution - non commercial
Related Standards
Name
SC.912.L.16.2:
Description
Discuss observed inheritance patterns caused by various modes of inheritance, including dominant, recessive,
codominant, sex-linked, polygenic, and multiple alleles.
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