GENETICS VIRTUAL LAB – BIOL 226
Lab 2
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Drosophila Breeding Experiment and Dihybrid Crosses

Use this module to read the lab instructions, follow the workflow guide, launch the Dihybrid Inheritance Analyzer, and access the assignment for submission.

📘 Lab ManualRead the F1 breeding experiment, Mendelian framework, dihybrid cross procedures, and virtual lab instructions. 🧬 Virtual ToolLaunch the Dihybrid Inheritance Analyzer. 📝 AssignmentOpen the fillable/scannable assignment PDF.

How students should use this module

1

Read the lab introduction

Review the F1 generation, the principles of segregation and independent assortment, and the purpose of dihybrid analysis.

2

Complete the in-person component

Observe F1 flies, identify phenotypes and sex, and record the F1 data for the assignment.

3

Use the virtual genetics lab

Generate dihybrid datasets, record phenotype combinations, estimate ratios, and interpret two traits together.

4

Submit the assignment

Return the completed Lab 2 assignment or upload a scanned PDF through Canvas.

Module links

These buttons are the same resources shown in Canvas, but organized as a single Lab 2 landing page.

Tip for students: keep this page open while working. Use the floating Workflow Guide button whenever you are unsure what comes next.

Lab Instructions

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Assignment #2

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