Interest Grabber Yes, No, or Maybe Some traits, such as a widow’s peak, fall into neat categories: You either have a widow’s peak or you don’t. Other traits,
I LOVE PEAS MAN!. Photo courtesy of : Alex Reinke.
16.1 Genes and Variations.
Section 7.1: Chromosomes and Phenotype Biology. Objectives 1.How can genes on an autosomal chromosome affect phenotype? 2.What dominant-recessive patterns.
Chapter 11. Gregor Mendel Father of Genetics Born in 1822 in the Czech Republic Priest in monastery Fertilization by testing pea plants Cross.
Chapter 11 Review Section Assessments. 11-1 1.What are dominant and recessive alleles? Dominant alleles are the form of an allele whose trait always shows.
Exploring Mendelian Genetics 11-3. Independent Assortment Mendel wondered if the segregation of one pair of alleles affect the segregation of another.
16.1 Genes and Variations. The connection between heredity and evolution Darwin did not know about Mendel’s findings This left 2 big gaps in his thinking:
CHAPTER 16: DARWIN’S THEORY Natural Selection and Evolution.
Patterns of Inheritance. 1. Polygenic traits -Traits controlled by many genes ex. Skin color: 6 genes control the amount of melanin produced more melanin.
EVOLUTION OF POPULATIONS. 16-1 Genes and Variation.
The Father of Genetics Gregor Mendel Austrian Monk Born 1822 University of Vienna Math/Science Monastery Gardener True Breeding Peas Self Pollination Vs.