Human Genetics, 10th Edition, (Lewis)

Chapter 5: Beyond Mendel's Laws

Learning Outcomes


5.1

 

A New View of Mendelian Genetics

1.

  

Explain how single-gene inheritance is not simple.

5.2

 

When Gene Expression Appears to Alter Mendelian Ratios

2.

  

Discuss phenomena that can appear to alter expected Mendelian ratios.

5.3

 

Mitochondrial Genes

3.

  

Describe the mode of inheritance of a mitochondrial trait.

4.

  

Explain how mitochondrial DNA differs from nuclear DNA.

5.4

 

Linkage

5.

  

Explain how linked traits are inherited differently from Mendelian traits.

6.

  

Discuss the basis of linkage in meiosis.

7.

  

Explain how linkage is the basis of genetic maps and genome-wide association studies.

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