Genetics and Inheritance

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1. 1

   What Is Genetics?

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   Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation, focusing on how...

2. 1.1

   Definition

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   Genetics is the study of heredity and variation, explaining how traits are...

3. 1.2

   Heredity

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   This section explores heredity, the transmission of traits from parents to...

4. 1.3

   Variation

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   This section of Genetics and Inheritance discusses the concept of variation...

5. 2

   Dna – The Molecule Of Life

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   This section explores the structure and function of DNA, highlighting its...

6. 2.1

   Structure Of Dna

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   This section discusses the structure of DNA, highlighting its double helix...

7. 2.2

   Function Of Dna

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   DNA functions primarily as a storage medium for genetic information and a...

8. 2.3

   Genes And Chromosomes

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   This section explores the structure and function of genes and chromosomes,...

9. 3

   Cell Division And Inheritance

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   This section explains the processes of cell division (mitosis and meiosis)...

10. 3.1

    Mitosis

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    Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically...

11. 3.2

    Meiosis

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    Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome...

12. 3.3

    Fertilization

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    Fertilization is the process in which a sperm and egg combine to form a...

13. 4

    Mendelian Genetics

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    Mendelian genetics studies how traits are inherited through alleles,...

14. 4.1

    Gregor Mendel

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    Gregor Mendel's work laid the foundation for modern genetics by establishing...

15. 4.2

    Laws Of Inheritance

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    This section explores Mendelian genetics, detailing the Law of Segregation...

16. 4.3

    Key Terminology

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    This section defines essential terms related to genetics and inheritance,...

17. 4.4

    Punnett Squares

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    Punnett squares are visual tools used to predict the genetic outcomes of...

18. 5

    Patterns Of Inheritance

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    Patterns of inheritance describe how traits are passed down through...

19. 5.1

    Monohybrid Cross

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    The monohybrid cross examines the inheritance patterns of a single trait,...

20. 5.2

    Incomplete Dominance

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    Incomplete dominance is a genetic phenomenon where neither allele is...

21. 5.3

    Codominance

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    Codominance is a genetic phenomenon where both alleles are equally expressed...

22. 5.4

    Multiple Alleles

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    Multiple alleles refer to the presence of more than two forms of a gene...

23. 5.5

    Sex-Linked Inheritance

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    Sex-linked inheritance refers to traits that are passed down through genes...

24. 6

    Genetic Disorders And Diseases

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    This section covers various genetic disorders, their causes, and how they...

25. 6.1

    Examples

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    This section covers fundamental concepts in genetics and inheritance,...

26. 6.2

    Pedigree Charts

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    Pedigree charts are tools used to trace the inheritance of traits across...

27. 7

    Modern Genetic Technologies

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    This section discusses key advancements in genetic technologies, including...

28. 7.1

    Genetic Testing

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    Genetic testing involves identifying mutations or inherited disorders in...

29. 7.2

    Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos)

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    This section covers the definition, application, and significance of...

30. 7.3

    Gene Therapy

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    Gene therapy is a modern genetic technology aimed at replacing faulty genes...

31. 7.4

    Crispr-Cas9

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    CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows precise...

32. 8

    Myp Science Skills Focus

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    This section emphasizes the significance of scientific inquiry skills in...

33. 8.1

    Inquiry

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    This section provides an overview of genetics and inheritance, emphasizing...

34. 8.2

    Communication

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    This section explains the principles of communication in the context of...

35. 8.3

    Critical Thinking

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    Critical thinking in genetics encourages students to analyze genetic...

36. 8.4

    Data Analysis

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    Data analysis in the context of genetics involves interpreting genetic data,...

37. 9

    Real-World Applications

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    The Real-World Applications section demonstrates how genetic principles are...

38. 9.1

    Medicine

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    This section explores how genetics and inheritance influence medical science...

39. 9.2

    Agriculture

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    The section on agriculture explores the role of genetics in improving...

40. 9.3

    Forensics

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    Forensics involves applying scientific principles to investigate crimes,...

41. 9.4

    Ethics

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    This section explores the ethical implications of genetic technologies and...

42. 10

    Summary

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    This section explains the fundamental concepts of genetics and inheritance,...

43. 11

    Key Terms To Remember

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    This section highlights important genetic terms related to inheritance,...