Be able to distinguish between a pedigree for a dominant trait, recessive trait and sex-linked trait. Also be able to show what happens to genes in each stage. Draw the structure of DNA including the correct parts and oreintation of nucleotides. Be able to describe the processes of replication, transcription and translation. Be able to describe the structure of proteins.
Radiation causes several types of mutation.
Chemical mutagens cause several types of mutation. Describe how the AMES test is used to determine if a chemical is a mutagen and whether it causes point or frameshift mutations. Describe 2 ways that the cell uses to repair DNA damage. What is a transposon and how does it affect the expression of a gene. Give several examples of transposons.