Topic: not all will be covered in equal length |
| Introduction: the power of genetics. Cell structure, chromosomes, mitosis, meiosis |
| Mendel I. History, reasons for success. One and two factor crosses |
| Mendel II. Variations on a theme. Human disorders |
| Chromosome variations. Sex determination, linkage |
| Pedigree analysis. Tracking disorders in families |
| Complex traits. Quantitative inheritance. Environmental affects |
| DNA. History, structure, replication |
| DNA function. Proteins, enzymes, metabolism |
| Biotyechnology overview. Major methods |
| Medical uses of biotechnology |
| Agricultural and forensic biotechnology |
| Ethical considerations. Eugenics, genetic testing, race, IQ, criminal behavior |
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