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What are dominant and recessive genes?

Read the explanation article on dominant and recessive genes.

Structure and features

You might like to print off pages and highlight key science concepts and words.

Once you have read the article then play the game to discover some common traits you have inherited or just make a list of the ones you have and note whether they are dominant or recessive genes.

 

Teacher notes

  • Science understanding strand
  • Biological sciences
  • Year 10
  • Genetics.

Students learn what are dominant and recessive genes and can find out which ones they have inherited.