Today we began class by taking a quiz over Punnett squares and genetics. After the quiz, we then discussed how we can examine an individuals chromosomes to look for chromosomal mutations, the cause of many genetic diseases. This image of an individuals chromosomes is called a karyotype.
We then did a lab where partners were given a patient's karyotype to examine, acted as genetic counselors to determine the diagnosis of the patient, and then provided information intended to counsel the patient on the next steps of their treatment. The lab can be found on Google classroom (students were given a paper copy in class).
For those students who are absent, use the "Karyotype-ABSENT" document in the Labs/Activities folder under Unit 3 to make up work that was missed in class.
The links for absent students are in the pdf and below:
Part One
Part Two
HW: 181-186
**Due to the tornado drill in 4th period today, 4th period classes only completed the Punnett Squares Quiz and will discuss karyotypes (and do lab) tomorrow.**
We then did a lab where partners were given a patient's karyotype to examine, acted as genetic counselors to determine the diagnosis of the patient, and then provided information intended to counsel the patient on the next steps of their treatment. The lab can be found on Google classroom (students were given a paper copy in class).
For those students who are absent, use the "Karyotype-ABSENT" document in the Labs/Activities folder under Unit 3 to make up work that was missed in class.
The links for absent students are in the pdf and below:
Part One
Part Two
HW: 181-186
**Due to the tornado drill in 4th period today, 4th period classes only completed the Punnett Squares Quiz and will discuss karyotypes (and do lab) tomorrow.**