Table of Contents – pages iv-v Unit 1: What is Biology? Unit 2: Ecology Unit 3: The Life of a Cell Unit 4: GeneticsGenetics Unit 5: Change Through Time.
3/2/12- Do-Now: Copy AND answer the questions. 1.How do you think you did on the cell division test? 2.How long did you study for it (out of class)? 3.Did.
MENDELIAN GENETICS Laws of Heredity. A.Origins of Genetics Passing characteristics from parent to offspring is called heredity Accurate study of heredity.
Human Genetics 8 th Grade Science. Think About it…. Observe the colors of the kitten in the photo. Look at the kitten’s coat colors and pattern. Observe.
Gregor Mendel “Give peas a chance!” How a monk learned about inheritance using a tasty vegetable.
Unit 3 Genetics & Heredity Biology 30 Mr. Oosterom.
WELCOME BACK! Time to jump start your brain! What’s the purpose of mitosis? What’s the purpose of meiosis? How many chromosomes do somatic cells have?
Agriscience, Unit 20 Worksheet. ` 1. The process of increasing the number of species of a given plant is called:
Genetics: The Science of Heredity Chapter 3. Section 1: Gregor Mendel A young priest from Europe, became a teacher and cared for hundreds of pea plants.
Gregor Mendel was a priest from the mid 19 th century who conducted experiments in his garden. Mendel is considered the “Father of Genetics!”
Genetics What is Genetics? Heredity: The passing of traits from parents to offspring. Genetics: the scientific study of heredity.
Gregor Mendel w “The Father of Genetics” w Studied peas: easy and quick to breed, can control mating.
