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How are genes inherited?

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Through chromosomes

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Locus

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Specific location of each gene on a certain chromosome

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Genes are made up of?

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Segments of DNA

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Genes are passed on via?

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Reproductive cells called gametes

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What did Mendel use?

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Pea plants

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Advantages of pea plants for genetic study?

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Characters- distinct heritable features eg flower colour

Traits- character variants (purple or white flowers)

Mating can be controlled

Each plant has stamens and carpels

Cross pollination

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Stamens

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Sperm-producing organs

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Carpels

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Egg-producing organs

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Cross-pollination

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Fertilization between different plants: can be achieved by dusting one plant with pollen from another

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