Intro to Genetics Test: Study Guide

gene

genome

levels of genetic study: transmission genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, epigenetics, population genetics.

History of Genetics

prehistory

Hippocrates

Aristotle

preformationism & epigenesis

darwin & pangenesis

Weismann & Somatoplasm & germplasm

Mendel

Watson & Crick (ft. Franklin & Wilkins)

Boyer & Cohen

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artificial selection vs. natural

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the idea of inheritance of acquired characteristics and how it was disproved

Genetic tech has advanced medicine & agriculture:

DNA analysis

genetic testing

gene therapy

development of iPS cells

cloning

genetic modification of crops

Bioethics

use the steps of the Bioethical process to develop a strong justification for a position

• recognize a bioethical issue
• identify values/principles
• identify stakeholders
• explain the criteria needed for a strong justification

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