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Unit: Heredity
AP Bio:
EVO (BI)
, EVO‑2 (EU)
, IST (BI)
, IST‑1 (EU)
, SYI (BI)
, SYI‑3 (EU)
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About this unit
Let's dive into the complex world of genetics! In this unit, you'll explore the intricacies of meiosis, learn the basics of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, and discover how genes and the environment can interact to shape the traits we see.Meiosis: the square dance of gamete production! Grab a partner; cross on over, split in half, and split again!
AP Bio:
IST (BI)
, IST‑1 (EU)
, IST‑1.F (LO)
, IST‑1.F.1 (EK)
, IST‑1.G (LO)
, IST‑1.G.1 (EK)
, IST‑1.H (LO)
, IST‑1.H.1 (EK)
, IST‑1.H.2 (EK)
, IST‑1.H.3 (EK)
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Practice
- Meiosis and genetic diversityGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Mendel's theory of genetics wouldn't be widely accepted until decades after his death. The peas were tasty, though.
AP Bio:
EVO (BI)
, EVO‑2 (EU)
, EVO‑2.A (LO)
, EVO‑2.A.1 (EK)
, EVO‑2.A.2 (EK)
, EVO‑2.A.3 (EK)
, EVO‑2.A.4 (EK)
, IST (BI)
, IST‑1 (EU)
, IST‑1.I (LO)
, IST‑1.I.1 (EK)
, IST‑1.I.2 (EK)
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Practice
- Mendelian geneticsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Some traits don't follow Mendelian rules. What a bunch of rebels.
AP Bio:
IST (BI)
, IST‑1 (EU)
, IST‑1.J (LO)
, IST‑1.J.1 (EK)
, IST‑1.J.2 (EK)
, IST‑1.J.3 (EK)
, IST‑1.J.4 (EK)
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Practice
- Non-Mendelian geneticsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Can the same genes produce different results?
AP Bio:
SYI (BI)
, SYI‑3 (EU)
, SYI‑3.B (LO)
, SYI‑3.B.1 (EK)
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Practice
- Environmental effects on phenotypeGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Each human chromosome contains many genes, but is made up of just one long DNA molecule.
AP Bio:
SYI (BI)
, SYI‑3 (EU)
, SYI‑3.C (LO)
, SYI‑3.C.1 (EK)
, SYI‑3.C.2 (EK)
, SYI‑3.C.3 (EK)
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