Ear lobes

Ear lobes

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In humans, unattached ear lobes (E) are dominant while attached ear lobes (e) are recessive.

 

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Unattached earlobe                           Attached earlobe 
 
a)
Matthew, who has attached ear lobes, and Nancy, who has unattached ear lobes, (her father had attached ear lobes) have four children.
The genotype of Nancy is Ee. 
 
What is the genotype of Matthew? Matthew's genotype:     __________
 
b) i)
Complete the punnet square to show the possible genotypes in their offspring:
 

 

  ii)
Of Matthew's and Nancy's four children, how many would be expected to have attached ear lobes?
 
__________
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Using the genetic characteristic for ear lobes, students answer questions about the genotype, and construct a punnet square.
Curriculum Links: 

Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.

Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss the use of  symbols and punnet squares in interpreting genetic relationships. 
Science capability: Interpret representations (TKI)
 
Science capabilities: 
Answers/responses: 
 

Y11 (03/1998)

a)   ee moderate
b) i)

ii)

2 / 50%

moderate

 


 

easy

NOTE:  If a) wrong, mark b) correct if accurate follow through – maximum 2 marks.