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Unit 2: Genetic Continuity

Unit 2 Review

Performance Task: Investigating Human Traits
Review Questions

Performance Task: Investigating Human Traits

Genetic Traits Activity   Page (191, f )

From the Genetic Project, a group based in Washington that is promoting the teaching of genetics in the classroom. A similar classroom is logged on this developing online database of various traits. Compare data with the data already collected with that collected by classes in the United States.

University of Florida Biological Sciences page which describes some Human Genetic Traits and Conditions in a chart form. Lists the name and description of the trait, its mode of inheritance and some comments on the trait. The second chart, which concentrates more on diseases, gives statistics on the proportion that inherits the disease.

A Web site from the Springfield Technical Community College on radiation and radiation safety-in the historical figures section there is a link to the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety, then click on historical figures section and there is some information on and a photograph of Joseph Muller. Browse the site and links to gain insight on the role of uses of radiation technology in scientific investigation.

This Hall of Fame profiles 26 members of the Hall of Fame and their contributions to science and engineering.

The Canadian Medical Discoveries Fund provides this page listing a few of the Canadian researchers that have helped to advance research in the genetics and biogenetics fields. Browse the article for names to research.

Profiles various Canadian scientists and their contribution. This page contains mainly physicists but follow the link to More Canadian Scientists at the bottom of the page and there are a few scientists there that deal with genetics. Browse the links to learn more about Canadian Contributions in the Sciences.

Access Excellence at the National Health Museum has an excellent section on Biotech (has information on technology, applications, ethical issues, graphic gallery, etc). The Resource Center is also has a Visual Library with excellent graphics and accompanying explanations.

Bio Online has this page of excellent educational links for students and teachers. Browse the links on Biotech.