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Punnett Squares and Sex-Linked Traits

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Until the 1960s, the life expectancy of a hemophiliac was only 11 years. An informative video explains how to solve a Punnett square when there is a sex-linked trait — in this case hemophilia. It includes a discussion of the xy chromosomes and the possible genotypes. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use handouts found at the publisher's website
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires prior experience with solving Punnett squares, as well as knowledge of exponents, ratios, percent, and probability
  • The 17th video in a series of 33
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video works well in both a traditional or a flipped classroom
  • Creators moderate the comments to prevent bad language
Cons
  • None