Traits :
Face Shape:Round
Chin Prominence :Very prominent
Chin Shape : Round
Cleft Chin: Absent
Skin Color : Light brown
Hair Texture : Straight
Widow’s Peak: Straight
Eyebrow Color: Medium
Eyebrow Thickness: Fine
Eyebrow Placement : Not connected
Eye Color: Light blue
Eye Distance Apart :Average distance
Eye Size: Large
Eye Shape: almond
Eye Slanted-ness: straight
Eyelashes:long
Mouth Size: Average
Lip Thickness: Thick
Dimples: Present
Nose Size: Small
Nose Shape: Rounded
Nostril Shape: Rounded
Earlobe Attachment: Free earlobe
Darwin’s Ear points: Absent
Ear Pits: Absent
Hairy Ears : Absent
Cheek Freckles: Yes
Forehead Freckles: Absent
1. Using specific examples from the activity, explain the following terms:
a. Allele -one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
b. Homozygous-is a word that refers to a particular gene that has identical alleles on both homologous chromosomes. It is referred to by two capital letters (XX) for a dominant trait, and two lowercase letters (xx) for a recessive trait.
c. Genotype the genetic constitution of an individual organism.
d. Dominant-have a commanding influence on; exercise control over.
e. Phenotype -the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
f. Recessive- relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, i.e., when not masked by a dominant characteristic inherited from one parent.
Heterozygous-
The genetics term heterozygous refers to a pair of genes where one is dominant and one is recessive — they’re different
2. Explain the genotypes and phenotypes of skin color. Summarize the relationship between the number of active genes and color of skin.
Skin color is influenced by many genes, as well as a multifactorial inheritance, meaning environmental factors influence it.
1. Include a drawing of your child with as much detail as possible.
2. Include a short description of the traits your child has.
3. Answer the following questions:
a. How does the coin flip relate to the probability of inheriting genetic conditions?
well the coin flip relate to the probability of a 50,50 chance of the child like there are two parents there is two sides of a coin.
b. How does this simulation accurately represent or not represent real life?
kind of now a days you can chose what your child can look like but you cannot chose all their traits. But it is also not like real lofe because if you were to have a biological child it would have at least one of more of your traits.
c. Did you identify any prejudices you might have about what traits you find “desirable”? Where do you think these prejudices come from?
beacuse some people believe that you should not change yourself and accept who you are.