Genetics, Day 5 Enjoy the weekend!

The animal with the largest number of chromosomes, I think, is the King Crab at 208! If anyone finds out differently, please post your results. Thanks! Homework below for Day 5.

AS405 –Day 5 Homework ________________________________

1. Compare & Contrast the rival theories of inheritance between Darwin and Mendel. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of both pangenesis and Mendel’s work.

2. Define genotype and phenotype and explain why the relationship between the two is rarely simple. Site examples in your argument.

3. Explain why sex-linked diseases are more common in human males.

4. Describe the structure and functions of telomeres. Explain the significance of telomerase to healthy and cancerous cells.