Mendelian genetics is the study of how traits are inherited from one generation to the next based on the laws proposed by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century. Mendel's experiments with pea plants led to the discovery of dominant and recessive alleles, as well as the principles of segregation and independent assortment.
Punnett squares are a visual tool used to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses between two individuals. Each parent's alleles are represented along the top and side of the square, and the possible combinations of these alleles are shown in the boxes inside the square. This allows us to determine the probability of certain traits appearing in offspring.
By using Punnett squares, geneticists can predict the likelihood of certain traits being passed down from parents to their offspring. This information is crucial in understanding inheritance patterns and genetic diversity within populations.
Unit 6 - Protein Synthesis, Genetic and Heredity
Mendelian genetics and Punnett squares
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