Genetics

Study of heredity and variation in living organisms.

Study Strategies

Practicing with Punnett Squares and Problems

Practice Makes Perfect

Work through lots of inheritance problems and draw Punnett squares to predict genetic outcomes. This practice builds your confidence and helps you spot patterns quickly in exams. Challenge yourself with different types of crosses—monohybrid, dihybrid, and even word problems.

Examples

  • Create Punnett squares for different eye color combinations.

  • Try solving a genetic disorder inheritance problem with a friend.