Genetics

Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from parents to their children. Understanding genetics helps us learn how traits are inherited and how genes affect living things. Use this resource to explore how DNA and genes work in growth and development.

Overview

Genes and alleles – what are genes and what do they code for?
Cell reproduction – how do cells reproduce?
Mendelian genetics – what are Mendel's laws and how do they explain changes in our genes?
Predicting traits – what are Punnett squares and how do we use them to predict inherited traits?
Patterns of inheritance – how are genetic differences passed through families?

Image of fluorescent, vividly coloured chromosomes against a black background. The chromosomes appear in various shapes and sizes, displaying a spectrum of colours, including red, green, blue, and orange. Two out-of-focus, spherical structures are visible at the edges. — Brain cancer chromosomes, by National Cancer Institute via Unsplash

Keywords

Genetics

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

More information

Learning Lab homepage

Genetics

Overview

Keywords

Ask the Library

Acknowledgement of Country