Principles of Inheritance Flashcards
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: Based on Gregor Mendel’s laws of segregation and independent assortment, which describe how genes are inherited.
•Explanation: Mendel’s work laid the foundation for understanding how traits are passed down through generations.
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Mendelian Genetics:
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•: Established that genes are located on chromosomes, with contributions from scientists like Theodor Boveri and Thomas Hunt Morgan.
•Explanation: This theory explains the physical basis of inheritance and how genetic information is organized.
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Chromosome Theory:
