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Basics of Genetics

33 CQ
5 Lessons
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    1. Basic Mendelian Genetics
    A lesson with Craig Savage
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    Learn how Mendel’s basic laws of heredity have shaped our understanding of genetics and how Punnett squares can be used to predict inheritance patterns.

    Basic Mendelian Genetics
    with Craig Savage

    Learn how Mendel’s basic laws of heredity have shaped our understanding of genetics and how Punnett squares can be used to predict inheritance patterns.

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    2. Variations on Mendel's Genetics
    A lesson with Craig Savage
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    Expand your understanding of genetics by learning how variations on Mendel’s theories predict the heredity of skin color, eye color, and balding in humans.

    Variations on Mendel's Genetics
    with Craig Savage

    Expand your understanding of genetics by learning how variations on Mendel’s theories predict the heredity of skin color, eye color, and balding in humans.

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    3. Sex Linked Genetic Traits
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    Learn about sex-linked traits and homologous chromosomes - and discover the connection between white-eyed fruit flies and hemophilia in the royal family.

    Sex Linked Genetic Traits
    with Craig Savage

    Learn about sex-linked traits and homologous chromosomes - and discover the connection between white-eyed fruit flies and hemophilia in the royal family.

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    4. Genetic Mutations
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    Learn the causes behind genetic mutations that can occur at the DNA and chromosome levels - and how they can lead to conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.

    Genetic Mutations
    with Craig Savage

    Learn the causes behind genetic mutations that can occur at the DNA and chromosome levels - and how they can lead to conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.

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    5. Human Genetic Disorders
    A lesson with Craig Savage
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    Learn about hereditary patterns for genetic disorders (such as sickle cell anemia) and how a pedigree can be used to study and predict genetic outcomes.

    Human Genetic Disorders
    with Craig Savage

    Learn about hereditary patterns for genetic disorders (such as sickle cell anemia) and how a pedigree can be used to study and predict genetic outcomes.