Genetics 214

This document is the Tutorial 4 and Memorandum for the Genetics 214 (Genetika 214) course at Stellenbosch University, which integrates core principles of Quantitative and Population Genetics. The tutorial requires students to analyze breeding data for multiple traits (e.g., goldfish fin size and disease resistance) to calculate the heritability (specifically narrow-sense heritability) and the response to selection to determine the potential success of a continued selective breeding program. Furt...

This document is the Tutorial 3 and Memorandum for the Genetics 214 (Genetika 214) course at Stellenbosch University, focusing on population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The tutorial requires students to calculate allele and genotype frequencies in different populations, test for deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium using the Chi-square test, analyze the effects of selection on allele frequencies over generations, and apply methods to estimate the frequency of a heterozygou...

This document is the Tutorial 2 and Memorandum for the Genetics 214 (Genetika 214) course at Stellenbosch University, focusing on advanced quantitative and transmission genetics. The tutorial primarily covers linkage and chromosome mapping, requiring students to analyze test cross data to calculate recombination frequencies, determine gene order in three-point crosses, construct accurate chromosome maps with distances in centimorgans (cM), and calculate both the Coefficient of Coincidence and In...

This document is the Tutorial 1 and Memorandum for the Genetics 214 (Genetika 214) course at Stellenbosch University, covering core Mendelian inheritance and its complex extensions. The tutorial tests students ability to deduce modes of inheritance like Incomplete Dominance and Recessive Epistasis, apply Mendel's four postulates to experimental data, validate a non-Mendelian hypothesis (specifically Dominant Epistasis) using a Chi-square test, and explain complex genetic phenomena such as recess...

My Chapter 26 summary notes provide a concise and clear overview of key concepts, helping you master the essential material for your second-year genetics course. These notes distill complex ideas into easily digestible summaries, making it easier to grasp important topics and connect them to the bigger picture. Reviewing this chapter summary will give you a solid foundation, ensuring you're well-prepared for exams, class discussions, and assignments. With this focused review, you’ll be able...

My exam question and answer prep notes are designed to help you excel in your second-year genetics course. These notes provide carefully selected example questions, along with detailed, well-structured answers, giving you a clear understanding of what to expect in exams. Practicing with these questions allows you to familiarize yourself with the types of topics and formats you'll encounter, ensuring you're well-prepared. By reviewing these answers, you’ll learn how to organize your thoug...

Mastering genetics terminology is crucial for success in your second-year genetics course, and my notes provide a comprehensive guide to all the key terms you'll encounter. Understanding the precise language of genetics is essential for accurately answering essay questions and test items. Familiarity with terminology allows you to articulate complex ideas clearly, which is vital for class discussions, assignments, and exams. A strong grasp of these terms ensures you can approach questions wit...