Academic Biology: Genetics Lab Report
Directions:
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Conover
Write a complete lab report for the “Mendelian Inheritance in Corn Plants”
lab investigation.
The lab report MUST:
a.
be typewritten in 11-12 point font.
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be organized according to Standard Lab Report Format.
c.
include all appropriate headings.
d.
include a title page ~
Title of Investigation
Student Name
Class/Period
Date
Partner’s Names
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Note:
not include personal pronouns (I, we, etc.).
include ALL APPROPRIATE BIOLOGY VOCABULARY
demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to
probability and genetics.
The lab report has a 40 point value ; scoring is based on the Rubric.
The DUE DATE is Thursday, May 24 (Day 2); the lab report must be ready to
hand in (stapled) at the beginning of the class period.
Any lab report not handed in at the beginning of the class period is LATE;
LATE WORK will be will be accepted at the discretion of the teacher and will
graded with a 10% deduction per day.
The Lab Report is to be the product of the individual student. To “collaborate” in a
lab group does not mean to “copy” the work of other students. To copy is to cheat,
and this will result in an F grade on the Lab Report.
Lab Report Rubric:
TOTAL POINT VALUE = 40
Points
Heading
Description
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Title Page
5
Introduction
Provides background information related to the title of
the investigation. Briefly describes the biological concepts that are
relevant to the investigation (Mendel/Laws, heredity in pea
plants as a model for corn plants, Mendelian ratios for a
monohybrid cross – historical background, sample size and
% deviation, Chi-Square Value/Application – data analysis, pattern of
inheritance for pigment production in corn plants, function of
chlorophyll in plant viability – genetics). Describes the problem being
investigated and explains how the information gathered might be
useful to others.
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Hypothesis
An “If…then” statement that predicts an expected outcome
(phenotypic ratio) for the investigation.
1
Materials/Equipment
Specific list of all materials and equipment needed for the
investigation.
1
Method/Protocol
Specific, numbered instructions for the procedure to be
followed (must be replicable). Includes a description of how
the experiment is set up and how the observations are to be collected.
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Data Collection
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Data Analysis
Table 3. Group Ratio, Class Ratio (Green : Albino), Actual and
Approximate. SHOW ALL WORK.
10
Conclusion
Logical conclusion that states whether or not the experimental results
support the hypothesis for each data set. (2 pts.)
Observation Table - Table 1.– metric units only (5 pts.)
Data Table -Table 2. (4 pts.)
Discuss the relationship between the experimental evidence
(Quantitative) and the hypothesis; consider the role of chance in
heredity, the ratios, the role of sample size. Discuss and analyze the
Qualitative evidence (6 pts.)
Describe one possible source of error in the investigation. (1 pts.)
Describe one way the investigation could be improved. (1 pts.)
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Organization/
Presentation
Is organized to include all headings, is typewritten, is neat;
uses correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.
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Bibliography
At least two sources other than the biology textbook, properly cited.