Genetics


 * __ Genetics __**


 * The most challenging topic of the year is GENETICS. It is a short topic that challenges student's minds and knowledge. There are many new concepts in this topic area and students find it interesting to examine how traits are inherited. The following aspects are discussed during the genetics topic:**


 * ** Inheritance **
 * ** Gregor Mendel **
 * ** Punnett squares **
 * ** Cell division **
 * ** D.N.A. - discovery, shape, structure **
 * ** Watson, Crick and Franklin. **
 * ** Strawberry D.N.A. extraction **


 * Genetics is an area of science that causes a lot of discussion in class. Students are interested in learning about genetic diseases and disorders, and how their own genetic make up works.**