Mendelian Law of Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
1st Law
A
Genes exist in different forms
2
Q
2nd Law
A
For each gene, an individual organism inherits two alleles, one from each parent
3
Q
3rd Law
A
An allele may be expressed or hidden in a heterozygous individual
4
Q
4th Law
A
Each gamete carries one allele for each hereditary trait due to the separation of allele pairs when gametes form. They are then reformed in fertilization
