Genetics experiments /
Walker, Pam, 1958-
Genetics experiments / Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood. - xviii, 158 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Facts on File science experiments . - Facts on File science experiments. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cells in mitosis -- Amino acids in sickle cell anemia -- Genetic engineering with plasmids -- Meiosis -- Inheritance of traits -- Predicted and actual results of genetic crosses -- Inheritance of taste -- Using karyotypes to diagnose conditions -- Extracting DNA from cheek cells -- Design an organism's traits -- Chromosomal mutations -- Traits of parents and offspring are not identical -- Transmission of sex-linked mutations -- Pedigrees show traits within families -- Model of a DNA molecule -- Introduction to gel electrophoresis -- DNA gel electrophoresis -- Control of gene expression -- Genetics learning centers -- Genetic engineering presentation.
Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of genetics. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
9780816081738 0816081735
2010019814
Genetics--Experiments.
Anatomy--Study and teaching (Middle school)--Activity programs.
Anatomy--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Activity programs.
QH440.4 / .W35 2011
576.5078/W151
Genetics experiments / Pamela Walker, Elaine Wood. - xviii, 158 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Facts on File science experiments . - Facts on File science experiments. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cells in mitosis -- Amino acids in sickle cell anemia -- Genetic engineering with plasmids -- Meiosis -- Inheritance of traits -- Predicted and actual results of genetic crosses -- Inheritance of taste -- Using karyotypes to diagnose conditions -- Extracting DNA from cheek cells -- Design an organism's traits -- Chromosomal mutations -- Traits of parents and offspring are not identical -- Transmission of sex-linked mutations -- Pedigrees show traits within families -- Model of a DNA molecule -- Introduction to gel electrophoresis -- DNA gel electrophoresis -- Control of gene expression -- Genetics learning centers -- Genetic engineering presentation.
Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of genetics. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
9780816081738 0816081735
2010019814
Genetics--Experiments.
Anatomy--Study and teaching (Middle school)--Activity programs.
Anatomy--Study and teaching (Secondary)--Activity programs.
QH440.4 / .W35 2011
576.5078/W151
