Mendels Second Law Flashcards

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The principle of independent assortment

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Alleles at different loci separate independently of each other
When these two alleles separate, their separation is independent of the separation of alleles at other loci.

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Back-cross def

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A cross between an F1 genotype and one of the parental genotypes.

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Test-cross def

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One individual of unknown genotype is crossed with a homozygous recessive genotype.

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Probability def

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The likelihood of the occurrence of a particular event.

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Multiplication rule def

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States that the probability of two or more independent events taking place together is calculated by multiplying their independent probabilities.

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The addition rule def

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States that the probability of any one of two or more mutually exclusive events is calculated by adding the probabilities of the events.

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Probability def

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Expresses the likely hood of the occurrence of a particular event.

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