Biology Warm-up (2-23-10): QUESTION: What the difference between dominant and recessive genes? ANSWER: Dominant is always expressed when present. Recessive is only expressed when no dominant genes are present.
Today’s Objectives: Students will be able to… Set-up and use a Punnett Square to predict traits in offspring Compare dominant and recessive genes and traits and observe them in humans.
Dominant and Recessive Traits Investigating Allele Frequencies in the Classroom
Tongue-Roller
Free earlobe
Widow’s Peak
Dimples on cheek
Long eyelashes
Natural dark hair
Curly hair
Brown, hazel / green eyes
Roman nose
Hair on mid digit
Right-Handedness
Right-Handedness
Bent little finger
Left thumb over right
Hitchhikers Thumb
Second Toe Longer
Cleft Chin
Freckles
Wet Earwax
Biology Cool-down (2-23-10): QUESTION: Are dominant traits more common then recessive ones? ANSWER: Not always. A recessive trait can be more common in some populations.