Use the pick to GENTLY stroke a worm on the head (the clear end). How does it respond? What happens when you stroke its tail?
Understanding Mendelian Genetics Using Caenorhabditis elegans OVERVIEW In the mid-1800’s, Gregor Mendel explained the basic patterns of inheritance that provided the basis for modern genetics. In his studies Mendel followed the transmission of traits from one generation to the next using garden peas. In this lab, just like Mendel, you will follow the pattern of […]
