Chapter 11: Introduction to genetics Flashcards
1
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What is the principle of dominance?
A
The principle of dominance states that some alleles are dominant and others recessive.
2
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Alles
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Different type of Gene
3
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Gene
A
genetic information that determine traits
4
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What happens during segregation?
A
When garments (egg or sperm cells) are formed each individual has two alleles from a trait but passes only one on to each offspring.
5
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How do geneticists use the principles of probability?
A
It can be used to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses.
