Chapter 11: Complex Inheritance and Human
Heredity
Total possible points: 150
Grade Scale:
A: 150-139
B: 138-129
C: 128-118
D: 117-105
F: 104-0
Objectives:
1. Analyze Punnett squares to determine the dominant allele
2. Construct human pedigrees from genetic information
3. Distinguish between various complex inheritance patterns that don’t follow simple
dominant/recessive rules.
4. Explain how the environment can influence the expression of a trait.
5. Analyze a human karyotype (chromosome picture)
6. Assess the pros/cons of diagnostic fetal testing
General Instructions:
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and effort necessary to complete that task. You must earn the required number of points in any one layer before
moving to the next layer.
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and be able to answer the teacher’s questions without any assistance.
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Remember to do your best work. Points listed are maximum possible.
Chapter 11
Name: _________________________________________
Level C: Remembering and Understanding (Minimum 118 pts, Maximum 128 pts)
Level C Total: _______
Tasks: choose a task from each light gray heading
1. Vocabulary: Choose 1 method
a. Write in a list and define in your own words
b. Define in a foldable format
c. Make flash cards (paper or digital)
d. Make a sketch for each word that shows its meaning
2. Class Activity
1. Human Trait Inventory
2. Punnett square practice with complex traits
3. Section Learning Evidence: Choose at least one thing from each section
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Section 1: Basic Patterns of Human Inheritance
Careers in Biology: Research the career of a Genealogist. Present your information in the
provided form, detailed poster, or post on the class Blog.
Foldable: Genetic Disorders, pg 295
MiniLab: Investigate Human Pedigrees
Create a list of 10 genetic disorders *
Answer questions 1-4, pg 301 in your book.
Answer questions 5 & 6, pg 301 in your book.
Video and notes
Read section 11.1 and take notes
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Section 2: Complex Patterns of Inheritance
Real-World Biology: Improving Food Crops*
Write 5 possible multiple choice test questions that could come from this section.
Enrichment: Blood Typing in Forensics
Punnett square worksheet packet
Create a poster illustrating these terms: codominant, incomplete dominance, multiple
alleles, sex-linked
Measure the height of 50 teenagers or grown-ups and create a graph that shows the
distribution of their heights.
Answer questions 1-4, pg 310 in your book.
Answer question 5 & 6, pg 310 in your book.
Video and notes
Read section 11.2 and take notes.
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Section 3: Chromosomes and Human Heredity
Create a chart showing the chances of having a child with a condition like Down Syndrome
for mothers of different ages.
Concept Mapping: Genetic Disorders
Find a current news article (from the last year) that relates to fetal genetic testing. Turn in
the article and fill out the current event form.
Answer questions 1-4, pg 315 in your book
Answer questions 5 & 6, pg 315 in your book
Read section 11.3 and take notes
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Review
Ch 11 Online Practice Test
Study Guide worksheets
Chapter Review pgs. 319-321, #1-6, 8, 10-18, 21-32
Organization, Name, On Time
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Chapter 11
Name: _________________________________________
Level B: Applying and Analyzing (Maximum 11 pts)
Application and Analysis Lab: Choose ONE
Karyotype Lab
Lab 13: What Are the Chances?
Create a poster or some other display showing traits that involve complex
inheritance in domesticated animals. One point for each animal & trait.
Level A: Evaluating and Creating (Maximum 11 pts)
Evaluation and Synthesis: Choose ONE. See handouts for specific
requirements for each project.
Persuasive essay: Write a 3 page persuasive essay arguing for or against
genetic testing for human embryos and fetuses.
Interview a person with a genetic disorder. Record video or sound of your
interview.
The Bad Daddy Factor: The influence of the environment on your genes.
Level B Total: _______
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Level A Total: ________
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Final Grade: _____________/150
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