GENETICS VIRTUAL LAB – BIOL 226
Lab 3
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Drosophila Breeding Experiment and Sex-Linked Traits

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

📘 Lab ManualRead the sex-linkage introduction, epistasis overview, forked-line method, and virtual lab instructions. 🧬 Virtual ToolLaunch the Sex-Linked Inheritance Analyzer. 📝 AssignmentOpen the fillable/scannable assignment PDF.

How students should use this module

1

Read the lab introduction

Review sex-linkage, epistasis, and the forked-line method before starting the assignment.

2

Complete the in-person component

Observe F1 parental flies, identify phenotypes and sex, and record the F1 data for Assignment #3.

3

Use the virtual genetics lab

Generate sex-linked trait datasets, record offspring phenotypes, compare males and females, estimate ratios, and infer inheritance patterns.

4

Submit the assignment

Return the completed Lab 3 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 3 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 #3

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