4.02 Predicting Genetic Crosses

Time to Reflect

The field of Genetics has come a long way; from Gregor Mendel's genetic study of pea plants to a billion dollar industry. From manipulating cell DNA; to find cures for genetic disorders, to breeding plants and animals with special traits, genetics is BIG business. It is important to have a basic understanding of how genetics works because it affects your life every day. Keep an eye out and you'll see how!

• The study of Genetics has many practical uses.
• Punnett squares are a tool used to help predict possible results of genetic crosses.

Tour Debrief

To complete this activity make sure you have:

• added the new terms and their meanings to your Module 4 glossary page
• read and understand the Punnett Square Notes (contact your instructor if you need further assistance with these notes.)
• completed the Drag and Drop Punnett Squares on the Lions and Tigers Cross activity