Objectives

Be able to define various terms relating to Mendelian genetics.

What are some TRAITS that are genetically passed from parents to offspring?

What are some DISEASES that are genetically passed from parents to offspring?

What is the principle of segregation and independent assortment?

What are exceptions to Mendel’s theories?

What is the difference between dominant and recessive diseases?

What does the term carrier mean?

What are some examples of dominant and recessive diseases? What are some examples?

How do these diseases differ from sex-linked diseases?  Give an example.

What are different types of fetal testing that can be done to detect genetic abnormalities?

What other types of genetic testing can be done to detect disease-causing alleles?

What diseases can be tested for?

Class discussion:  If you knew that you were at risk for an adult onset genetic disease, would you want to be tested to determine if you carried the gene?  Why or why not?

Do you think we should test fetuses for genetic diseases?  Why or why not?  What ethical issues are involved?

What do you think of the octomom?

What is the genetic makeup of a male and of a female?

Know how to do Punnett square problems.