Idea Bank: Building Traits

by: Marcia K. Fetters and Mark A. Templin

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank learn about an alternative method to paper-and-pencil Punnett Square activities that are often part of an introductory genetics unit.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2002Stock # tst02_069_04_56Volume 069Issue 04

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This article explains how to use a Punnett square with dihybrid crosses both in a 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional format. All aspects of this activity are described in the article including... See More

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