8: Human Genetics and Cytogenetics
- Page ID
- 24177
Learning Objectives
- To explore the inheritance of single gene traits
- To distinguish between autosomal and sex-linked gene inheritance
- To construct and read karyotypes
- To identify characteristics of chromosomes
- To associate genetic make-up with phenotype
Thumbnail: DNA double helix. Image used with permission (public domain; NIH - Genome Research Institute).