Genetics Test
Study Guide
Test:  Friday, May 8
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1.    Vocabulary terms:  Be able to define and apply in situations
        Phenotype, genotype, alleles, dominant, recessive, heterozygous and homozygous

2.    Know the four nitrogen bases of DNA and what the DNA molecule is made of.

3.    Know how to complete and interpret Punnett Squares and Pedigrees.

4.    Know who the Father of Genetics is and what his contribution to genetics was.

5.    Know what Genetic Engineering is and how it can be helpful or harmful.

6.    Know why colorblindness is a sex-linked gene and Down Syndrome is not.