Concepts - Genetics

Explain the difference between chromosomes, genes & alleles

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Explain the different phases of the cell cycle

Explain cell death

Explain somatic cells and gametes

What is the difference between meiosis an mitosis

Explain genetic recombination

Explain the difference between Meiosis I & Meiosis II

Explain Aneuploidy and its different forms

Explain Sex Determination

Explain X-Linked Disorders

Explain the structure of DNA

Explain the bases of DNA

Explain the terms of Mendelian Genetics

Explain Phenotype & Genotype

Explain homozygous, heterozygous, dominant & recessive

Explain Mendel’s Two Laws

Explain a test cross

Explain Incomplete Dominance

Explain Co-Dominance

Explain Multiple Allelism

Explain Blood Types

Explain the rhesus factor

Explain why the rhesus factor can be an issue in pregnancy

Explain pedigree symbols

Explain the use of pedigrees

Explain the four types of pedigrees we studied

Explain the human genome project

Explain Recombinant DNA

Explain Reproductive Technology

Explain Cloning (Plants)

Explain cloning (animals)

Explain Artificial Insemination

Explain IVF

Explain Genetic Testing

Explain Prenatal Screening

Explain Prenatal Diagnostic Testing

Explain CVS

Explain Amniocentesis

Explain Karyotyping

Explain Newborn Screening

Explain Predictive & Pre-Symptomatic Testing