These exercises help to “cement” the information in our brain so we can use that learning in our other tasks, both in life and in this course. When we exercise our thinking outside of reading and speaking, we remember better and accomplish more.
Goal of this activity
• To solve problems with traits: both phenotypes and genotypes
Steps for Success with this activity
- Look through the entire document, making note of what you have seen or heard previously. Rely on your prior learning! Use that learning to build more.
- Work through the problems in any order.
a. This study of Mendel is important for success in Module 4’s Infographic project.
b. Sometimes starting with the last page will help you see the reason to learn the 1st page. - Work hard before you consult the answer page! Healthy frustration is the foundation of real learning, so let yourself be in a bit a “quandary” before you check your answers.
- Bring all questions and inconsistencies to the Tech Live sessions.
A. Explain the scientific reasons for the success of Mendel’s experimental work (OpenStax, Concepts of Biology, section 8.1)
- Who was Gregor Mendel?
a) Timeframe (century) =
b) Occupation =
c) How could he do this work? = - Name the “model system” that Mendel used and the reasons for the powerful results:
a) Model system =
b) Reason for success #1 =
c) Reason for success #2 =
d) Reason for success #3 =
B. Explain the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes in dominant and recessive gene systems (OpenStax, section 8.2)
- Define:
a) Chromosome =
