BIO 350 Wk 5 Discussion – Genetic Traits

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Read Ch. 11-13 of Biology.

Due Thursday 

Inheritance. Over the past few years, we in the western global society have become increasingly aware of the importance of genetics in understanding individual health.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Look at your family. Identify 1 dominant and 1 recessive trait apparent in your immediate family. Predict how the identified traits will be expressed in future generations. Review the genes encoding this trait, and explain chromosome location, size, mutations, etc. You find information about genetic traits at Understanding Genetic Traits.

Write in full sentences and in your own words. Direct quotes will not count towards the word requirement or your grade. If you use outside sources provide references in APA format. Course-level sources will be reliable and scholarly. Add a reference in APA format. Rely on scholarly resources in this class.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional. Substantive replies will earn credit. All substantive replies will contain factual information about the subject. If you use outside sources provide references in APA format. Course-level sources will be reliable and scholarly.