In this video module, students learn how scientists use genetic information from dogs to find out which gene (out of all 20,000 dog genes) is associated with any specific trait or disease of interest. This method involves comparing hundreds of dogs with the trait to hundreds of dogs not displaying the trait, and examining which position on the dog DNA is correlated with the trait. [34:17]

Concepts

genetics

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Additional Tags

dog genetics, gene inheritance, genetic disease, mit blossoms, inherited trait, genetic conditions and illnesses

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)