Genetics resources

Students explain the differences between the terms; genotype and phenotype; and homozygous and heterozygous.

Students read a passage about a genetic characteristic found in a family. They use this information to complete a representation of an inheritance diagram by shading in and naming the persons of this family. Lastly a question about dominance and recessiveness is asked.

Students draw a line from each genetic term to its correct definition.

Students answer questions about genotype and phenotype in cats, and explain a breeding result for the genetic characteristic 'taillessness'.

Using characteristics found in peas, students construct two punnet squares and then answer questions on these.

The results of three different crosses between long-haired and short-haired rabbits have been provided. Students state, with a reason which characteristic is dominant and complete a punnet square for one of the crosses.

Students are provided with information about a genetic trait. They develop genotypes for the parents involved and then complete a punnet square for these.

Using the information provided on unattached and attached ear lobes, students complete a family tree for this genetic trait.

Using the genetic characteristic for ear lobes, students answer questions about the genotype, and construct a punnet square.

Task: Answer six true or false questions. Assessment focus: Definitions of genetic terms.