Genetics & Variability Discussion Post

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions Genetics & Variability This week we are making our own family trees. Family trees are used to understand how people in families are biologically (and culturally) related. They are also used to show how traits are inherited from past generations and predict the probability of inheriting traits in future generations. Use the directions below to construct your own family tree that follows a trait through three continuous generations (for example: you, your parents, and your grandparents) 1. Start here to learn how to read and make a family tree.  Start here to learn how to blend together how to make a family tree with following the inheritance pattern of a trait. I would also check out week 5’s lecture notes and (if you decided to purchase it) page 45-50 in the France lab book. 2. Decide if you want to outline your family tree or a made up one. Choose a trait in that family (one that does not violate HIPAA or patient privacy laws) or make one up. Trace that trait through at least three generations and choose something visible or whatever interests you so it’s easy to follow. Many traits, like hair or eye color, have several genes that code for it, so those kinds of traits might not be easy to trace. 3. Then ask yourself: How is the trait inherited – is it a dominant, recessive, or sex-linked trait? Make sure to indicate the inheritance pattern in your tree as well as a legend so we know how to read it. Be sure to read directions on how to construct a tree, which, again are listed here, in the module, and in the France lab book (pages 45-50). Please do not guess – for example, I will notice if you assume that they trait is “dominant” because it appears frequently in the tree. I will redirect you to those directions to redo the assignment if you are guessing. 4. Draw your tree out on paper by hand or on the computer, as you wish. Once you have made your tree, please start a thread to share your tree with the class along with commentary on your learning experience. Commentary should include: what is the trait, is it a dominant or recessive trait, and what are the genotypes of the individuals in the tree. If you do not want to share your tree or believe it may violate HIPAA, you are welcome to send it to me via email and I can go through it with you individually. Generally, to avoid the HIPAA issue, it is best to use different names and a made-up trait. You don’t have to be an artist – you can draw the pedigree by hand, scan it, and upload. You do not have to share the name of the trait or the names of family members either. 5.  Things to be aware of: Do you have contact with your biological relatives (don’t answer that here, please)? If you don’t, you are welcome to make up a tree, use one of the trees in the lab book, or use a friend’s family tree and trace a trait. Please do not use hair or eye color as your trait. Lighter pigments behave in a recessive manner and darker ones behave in a dominant manner.  Also, pigmentation is polygenic and highly influenced by sunshine and personal augmentation (coloring hair, contacts, tanning) so sometimes it’s hard to tell what the pigments really are. 6. You will be tested on how to read a pedigree, how to follow a trait, and name how it is inherited. 7. When you figure out if the trait is inherited as a dominant or recessive, it’s not possible to guess. Dominant does not mean more frequent or more common (more here). Please try to figure it out using the information from the week 5 module.
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Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.