Name:_______________________________

Internet:  DNA, Genes, and Heredity

http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/

Click on the “Tour of the Basics” and watch the following:  “What is DNA?”, What is a Gene?”, and “ What is a Chromosome?”   Define the following terms.

A)        DNA

B)        Genes

C)        Chromosome

How many Chromosomes?

1)         Carp

2)         Mosquito

3)         Onion

Finish the “Tour of the Basics” by watching:  “What is a Protein”, “What is Heredity”, and “What is a Trait.”  (Use the back of the page if necessary.)

Notes on “What is a Protein”

Notes on “What is Heredity”

Notes on “What is a Trait”

 Click here F to return to Genetics Activity.