Genetics Concepts
kit #70
Duplicate Mendel’s years of work and research in five lab periods, is it possible? Yes!
Through a series of simulated experiments, students experience the same problems encountered by the “Father of Genetics.” Students “rediscover” his Law of Genetics using specially designed GAM-ETO-DISCS® and TETRADICE® to simulate Gametogenesis and fertilization.
These unique LAB-AIDS© items produce random genotype combinations that are statistically consistent. As consistent as if done with living organisms. This lab activity was developed in a game format to achieve a high level of interest and involvement by the students.
All material in this activity is for 50 students is reusable.
- "Rediscover" Mendel's Law of Genetics
- Simulate gametogenesis and fertilization
- Develop understanding of purebred inheritance, hybrid inheritance with one allelic pair and dihybrid cross with allelic pairs
- Understand co-dominance or blending and Law of Dominance
- Explore Law of Segregation and Recombination as well as Law of Independent Assortment
Content List in Genetics Concepts is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 24 | TETRADICE® |
| 12 | Dominance/ blending tubes |
| 12 | Shakers |
| 1 | Set of 24 of each of the following GAM-ETO-DISCS® |
| Co-dominant (red) | |
| Co-dominant (white) | |
| Dihybrid (TY/ty yellow) | |
| Hybrid (Y/y yellow) | |
| Pure dominant (YY/YY yellow) | |
| Pure recessive (yy/yy green) | |
| 1 | Packet of double-faced tape |
| 50 | Student Worksheets and Guides, Parts I and II |
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
- Number of students
- 50
- Number of groups
- Maximum 12 groups per period
To complete the three activities in this kit requires three to five ~50-minute class periods.
