Genetics

Below you will find a series of great links on genetics from VMS Herps.com. These articles are broken down into sections ranging from a very basic overview of genetics to an extremely in depth look at the subject of genetics as it specifically relates to herpetology.

Genetics 101 - by VMS Herps.com
Just as the name suggests, this is a quick course covering basic terminology and basic genetic concepts. Includes how basic recessive traits are passed along.

Genetics 201 - by VMS Herps.com
The next step in understanding genetics involves combining multiple traits into a single specimen. Details how this happens and predicting the resulting offspring.

Genetics 301 - by VMS Herps.com
Introduces the concept of incomplete dominant genes and their seemingly inexplicable effects on appearance of offspring.

Genetics 401 - by VMS Herps.com
Discusses advanced genetic concepts such as alleles and loci. Properly understanding these, can explain seemingly mysterious results. Introduces a 'new' form of genetic notation.

Genetics 501 - by VMS Herps.com
Discusses trait-linkage, sex-linkage with a brief discussion of polygenic versus autosomal and the difficulties in achieving perfection when working with these types.

Genetics 601 - by VMS Herp.com
Now that you've learned how genetics works, here is how to put that knowledge to use.