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The Open University

Inheritance of characters

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Genes are units of inheritance that contribute to a person's behaviour and health. In this free course, Inheritance of characters, you will learn what genes, DNA and chromosomes are and how they combine to make the human genome. You will also learn how the principles of inheritance work, the effect that our genetic make-up has on health, and how genetic material is passed on from generation to generation.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Overview
  • 1 Overview
  • 1.1 Human genetics and health issues
  • 1.1.1 Inheritance of characters
  • 1.2.1 The human genome: chromosomes and genes
  • 1.2 2 The chromosomes that constitute the human genome
  • 1.2.3 The transmission of genetic material
  • 1.2.4 Fertilization
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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  • It is pretty good and concise, mostly clear but could be clearer or less wordy in some explanations It is still very good and I would recommend it.

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