Lecture #5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Mendel’s principle of independent assortment?
A
alleles on different pairs of chromosomes (at different loci) assort independently from one another
2
Q
Why might two genes may not assort independently?
A
may be too close together on the same chromosome
3
Q
What is a test cross?
A
a test used to determine an individual’s unknown genotype
4
Q
How does a test cross work?
A
the unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual
5
Q
How do. you determine the number of possible haploid gametes for different genes assorting independently?
A
number of alleles^number of genes
