Mendels Second Law

Question 1

The principle of independent assortment

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Back-cross def

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Test-cross def

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Probability def

Answer 4

The likelihood of the occurrence of a particular event.

Question 5

Multiplication rule def

Answer 5

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

Question 6

The addition rule def

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Probability def

Answer 7

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