Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monohybrid cross?
A
one feature - 2 contrasting alleles
2
Q
What is mendels 1st law?
A
Law of segregation - The 2 members of a gene pool (allele) segregate from eachother in the formation of gametes. half of the gametes carry one allele ad the other half carry the other allele
3
Q
What is mendels 2nd law?
A
The principle of independant assortment - Genes for different traits assort independently of one another in the formation of gametes
4
Q
WHat is dihybrid inheritance?
A
the inheritance of 2 related genes
- Colour
- Shape
5
Q
What is the purpose of a chi-squared test?
A
Tells you if the variation in your results from an expected results is due to chance or something else
