Capella BIO-FP1000 Unit 4 Assignment 1-Researching Cancer

Complete an interactive lab on genetics.

This is one of three assessments in this course based on interactive labs. Follow the instructions within the lab to walk through various situations that demonstrate the particular topics discussed within the course.

For this assessment, complete the Genetics Lab linked in the Resources, under the Capella Multimedia heading.

At the end of the lab is an assessment. To complete the assessment, fill out the items requested within the lab, and then download your results to your computer. Then submit this lab results file as your assessment. Since all of your work for the assessment is completed within the lab, you are advised to examine the assessment scoring guide prior to completing the lab and downloading your lab results.

1. How did you determine the chances that Kayla's mother is a carrier and the chances that Kayla is a carrier?

2. How did you determine the chances that Kayla could pass the syndrome to a male child?

3. How did you determine the chances Kayla could have an affected child if she is a carrier?

4. How did you determine the chances Kayla could have an affected child if she is not a carrier?

5. Based on the results of the pedigree, what information might a genetic counselor provide to Kayla?

6. Which part of the karyotype helped you to determine the gender of Emily's child?

7. Which part of the karyotype helped you to determine if there are chromosomal abnormalities?

8. How does the disorder that results from the chromosomal abnormalities affect body systems?

9. Based on the results of the karyotype, what information might a genetic counselor provide to Emily?