Inheritance & EvolutionVery High Exam FrequencyAQAEdexcelOCRWJEC
Genetic Inheritance
Genetic inheritance patterns, alleles, and inheritance diagrams
What you'll cover
- Dominant and recessive alleles
- Homozygous and heterozygous genotypes
- Inheritance diagrams and Punnett squares
- Phenotype and genotype relationships
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Sample Flashcards
What does the term "dominant" mean in genetics?
An allele that is always expressed when present (shown with CAPITAL letter, e.g., B)
What is the bossy vs shy allele analogy used for?
To explain how dominant and recessive alleles interact to determine a trait.
Sample Questions
What is the term for an allele that is always expressed when present?
What is the purpose of a Punnett square in genetic inheritance?
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