Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Heredity and Genetics F


Explain why a trait inherited by incomplete dominance , such as the color of Appaloosa horses, is not the a blend of two alleles.




Monday, April 29, 2013

Heredity And Genetics E


What is an example of a trait in an organism that shows an intermediate phenotype , an incomplete dominance?

What is an example a trait that has multiple alleles?

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Heredity and Genetics C


What is a Punnett Square ? 
How are dominant and recessive genes represented on the punnett square? 
Finally what is the difference between a genotype and a phenotype ?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013

Heredity and Genetics A

" If brown eyes are dominate over blue eyes does that mean that someday all people will have brown eyes?" 




Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

DNA & Heredity D


What are the differences between DNA & RNA?

Why is RNA important to DNA and Cell reproduction ?

Monday, April 8, 2013

DNA & Heredity B

What are the four nitrogen bases that make up DNA ? 
How do these nitrogen bases pair ? 

Thursday, April 4, 2013

DNA & Heredity

Our next topic of study will be about DNA and Heredity 

What do you already now about DNA and Heredity ? 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Computer Technology and School

The debate is on about  what sort of computer hardware we will use next school year, laptops or tablets. What are your thought about pros and cons of each?  How do you think middle school would be different if everyone did not have a device?  Please comment and reply to others comments if you agree or have something to add. 

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Ferry Beach Reflection



Yesterday we went to Ferry Beach Ecology School. Please write about what you liked about the day and what you learned on the trip.  
If you did not attend check out the website linked below and write about what is taught at Ferry Beach. 
Your response must be in complete sentences, and your own work. 

Ferry Beach Web Site