Overview
The Law of Segregation is a fundamental principle of genetics that explains how alleles separate during gamete formation. This process ensures that offspring inherit one allele from each parent, contributing to genetic diversity. Understanding this law is crucial for studying inheritance patterns an...
Key Terms
Example: The gene for flower color can have a purple allele or a white allele.
Example: Sperm and egg cells are gametes.
Example: Meiosis produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes.
Example: Mendelian inheritance explains how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Example: In pea plants, the allele for tall stems is dominant over the allele for short stems.
Example: The allele for short stems in pea plants is recessive.
Related Topics
Mendelian Genetics
Study of how traits are inherited through generations based on Mendel's laws.
intermediateGenetic Variation
Understanding the differences in DNA among individuals and its implications.
intermediateChromosomal Abnormalities
Exploration of genetic disorders caused by changes in chromosome number or structure.
advancedKey Concepts
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