The Gene School: Heredity

Read the general information about heredity before exploring the rest of this Thinkquest site. Learn about the Punnett Square and how it is used to show probability of children possessing certain traits. After you have some general information, you can find out about the applications of the knowledge about heredity in gene therapy, agriculture, and testing for inherited diseases. The interactive section offers several experiments to try, as well as a quiz and some games.

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