TEACHER ENRICHMENT INITIATIVES

Activity 3C - Part 4: Born of Blood: Inheritance of Blood Types

Students will create models of chromosome 9, which contains the ABO blood type genes. Using the chromosome models, they will create gene combinations for each of the 4 blood types. Finally, again using the chromosome models and a graphic organizer, students will simulate blood type inheritance and predict blood types that are possible from genetic crosses.

Objectives:

Create models of chromosome 9, which contains the ABO genes
Investigate the inheritance of the ABO blood type
Predict blood types of offspring
Demonstrate how chromosomes are related to Punnett Squares

Downloads:

Teacher Background Information 3C P4

Teacher Administrative Information (TEKS) 3C P4

Student Information Pages 3C P4

Student Data Pages 3C P4

Pre/PostTest 3C P4

Pre/Post Test Answer Sheet & Key 3C P4

Keywords:

Chromosome, gene, blood type, Punnett square, inherit

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Activity Code:

3C P4

Unit Reference:

Cast Your Net: Adventures With Blood

Lesson Reference:

Lesson 3: I Want Your Blood: Blood Transfusions

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