The Genetics of Speed: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

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Nature WNET Nat37 Genetics Structure and Function life science gene chromosome AP biology SAT Subject Test: biology living environment regent DNA deoxyribonucleic acid Thoroughbred Emmeline Hill Jim Bolger Speed Gene myostatin MSTN genotype phenotype Dawn Approach Hardy Weinberg equilibrium Hardy Weinberg equation allele pedigree heterozygous homozygous evolution and diversity racehorse sprint Equus Story of the Horse
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Science
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The Genetics of Speed: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Learn how genetic testing is squeezing every last ounce of speed from racehorses in this video from NATURE: Equus – Story of the Horse. Dr. Emmeline Hill discovered how to predict a horse’s best racing distance by analyzing the sequence of the “Speed Gene.” In the accompanying classroom activity, students explore the genetics and evolution of speed by analyzing data shared by Dr. Hill. Additional support materials are available, including discussion questions and vocabulary.
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