Inherited Human Traits Background Information Physical traits are observable characteristics determined by specific segments of DNA called genes. Multiple genes are grouped…

1. Warm Up ActivityLook at your classmates. Note how they vary in the shape of their front hairline (straight or widow’s peak) and the way in which their ear lobes are…

1. Warm Up ActivityLook at your classmates. Note how they vary in the shape of their front hairline (straight or widow’s peak) and the way in which their ear lobes are…

GENETICS Topics: Heritable Traits in Man The Pedigree Chart Application of Pedigree Analysis   Handedness - is due to a single gene with right handedness dominant and…

Slide 1Dominant, Recessive, Heterozygous, Homozygous  Catalyst:  Toby has a deep voice. Is this genotype or phenotype? HOW DO YOU KNOW?  Paula has one allele for…