Dragon Genetics -- Independent Assortment and Gene Linkage

This is a lab/activity that uses dragons as "research subjects" for genetics research. It highlights independent assortment as well as gene linkage. Students will do the first part of the activity using independent assortment (genes on different chromosomes). The second part of the activity looks at genes on the same chromosome, and how linkage plays a part in allele assortment. It can be used to show how crossing over allows increased variation when involving linked genes.

Worksheets are available in both Word and PDF formats, for both teacher and student. There is an additional dragon genetics lab that illustrates the principles of Mendelian genetics as a whole.
Resource ID#: 19141 Type: Worksheet
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: independent assortment, genetics, Mendelian genetics, Mendel, gene, linkage, Punnett square, meiosis, chromosome
Instructional Component Type(s): Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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