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Beginning—Easy to perform; requires little or no prior knowledge.
For a class of 32. This is an introductory genetics activity for a middle or early high school biology course. Students study the inheritance of grain color using ears of corn. Each grain is the F2 of a cross between a homozygous purple corn and a homozygous yellow corn. Covers the basics of Mendelian genetics including the inheritance of a single pair of alleles, one of which is dominant and the other recessive.
Product Details
Beginning—Easy to perform; requires little or no prior knowledge.
Designed for a middle or early high school course, the Monohybrid Genetics with Corn Kit is an excellent introduction to the foundations of Mendelian genetics. Students go hands-on with genetic corn ears that demonstrate Mendelian genetic ratios.
To examine the inheritance of a single pair of alleles, one of which is dominant and the other recessive, students score the phenotypes of F2 purple:yellow (R/r) corn ears and compare their data to their predictions. An additional optional chi-square activity provides an opportunity for teachers to further challenge their students with statistical analysis, as recommended for pre-AP® and college preparatory classes.
Looking to cover dihybrid traits as well? Consider our Carolina BioKits®: Corn Dihybrid Genetics (item #176380).
Product Features
- Sufficient materials for 32 students working in pairs
- Genetic corn ears are reusable with proper care
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