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Student Instructions

For each assignment, you will complete the following steps:

1.
Click on Learning Materials
to Access the M.U.S.E.

2.
Use the M.U.S.E. link to
complete the lab for this Unit.

3.
Track your results in the lab
worksheet that is provided.

4.
Complete a lab report using
the scientific method.

5.
Submit your completed lab
worksheet to the assignment box.

Using the Laws of Inheritance

Gregor Mendel’s studies laid the foundation for modern genetics.
In a series of elegant experiments, Mendel was able to deduce the most
fundamental laws of single-gene and multiple-gene inheritance without having
the scientific data on chromosomes, their structure, or meiotic segregation. In
this lab, you will learn about and apply examples for 3 different patterns of
human inheritance of traits.

In this lab, you will view information and complete activities
to answer the following questions about genes and inheritance:

·
What is a Punnett Square? How
can it be used to analyze possible genetic outcomes for offspring?

·
What is dominant/recessive
inheritance?

·
What is X-linked inheritance?

·
What is codominant
inheritance of genes?

Using the M.U.S.E.
link, review the background information and animation to complete your report.
Use the lab 3 worksheet for assignment
instructions and data collection.

This
assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria providedhere.

Please submit your completed assignment in your assignment box.

Grading Category	Category Criteria	Percentage and Points Possible
Purpose of Assignment and Content Development	Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.	45% (90 of 200 points)
Organization, Grammar, and Presentation	Organized and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant information as indicated and outlined on the worksheet. Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas and content relevant to the assignment.	30% (60 of 200 points)
Critical Thinking	Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence, complexities of issues, and alternatives.	20% (40 of 200 points)
Information Literacy and Research	Demonstrates good selection and use of high quality, credible, and relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate to the assignment. Includes correct in-text citations.	5% (10 of 200 points)