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The Human Genotype

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Six different chromosome activites introduce biology aces to heredity, chromosomal abnormalities, sex-linked traits, and the human genome. The hands-on activites are fairly simple for the teacher to prepare and will prove to be both educational and engaging. Use them in your biology class to supplement your genetics unit.

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dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, chromosomes, genes, genotypes, hemophilia, heredity, karyotypes, sickle cell anemia, the human genome project

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chromosomes, dna, genes, genotype, heredity, traits, chi-square analysis, chromosomal abnormalities, color blindness, hemophilia, human genome, karyotype, pedigree chart, sex-linked traits, sickle cell anemia, science
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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