A particular x linked gene is a recessive lethal that causes death ad reabsorption of the embryo at an early stage. A heterozygous female married a man expressing the dominant trait. Define the alleles and show your work in answering the following questions: A. What proportion of their offspring would […]

Imagine with me a compound with 6 C atoms, arranged linearly — not branched and not in a ring. At one end there is an aldehyde group (call this carbon atom 1). All the other carbon atoms carry OH groups — they are, then, alcohol functional groups, 5 of them. […]

Assignment 1. Briefly describe how DNA fragments can be separated by gel electrophoresis. What property of DNA is used during the running of a gel? 2. For the gel that you ran, which suspect is guilty? 3. Was the evidence DNA contaminated with Jim’s DNA? 4. Who are the only […]

Procedure 1. Select one human genetic disorder from the list bellow. This list is not exhaustive and you may choose another genetic disease if you wish. 2. Perform online research on this disorder to determine: a. The origin of the disorder (what chromosome(s) and gene(s) are responsible for the disorder). […]