Genetics in Action: Summing Up

Genetics in Action: Summing Up

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Science, Religious Studies, Biology, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores key concepts in genetics, starting with Mendel's discoveries of dominant and recessive alleles, and the laws of segregation and independent assortment. It discusses variations in dominance, such as incomplete and co-dominance, and explains polygenic inheritance with examples like eye color and height. The video concludes with a discussion on mutations and genetic disorders, encouraging viewers to reflect on the genetic principles in everyday life.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe polygenic inheritance and provide examples of polygenic traits.

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What are mutations and how can they lead to genetic disorders in humans?

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