Basic Principles of Inheritance
CBSE · Class 11 · Biotechnology
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What to Focus On
- Heredity means transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
- Genetics is the study of heredity and variation.
- Genes are the units of inheritance and are located on chromosomes.
- Monohybrid cross uses one pair of contrasting traits.
- F2 phenotypic ratio in a monohybrid cross is 3:1.
- F2 genotypic ratio in a monohybrid cross is 1:2:1.
- Incomplete dominance gives an intermediate phenotype.
- Mirabilis jalapa shows incomplete dominance with red, pink, and white flowers.
- Codominance means both alleles are equally expressed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A dominant trait always appears in every generation, so the recessive trait disappears forever.
The phenotypic ratio and genotypic ratio in a monohybrid cross are the same.
Any dominant-looking plant must be pure homozygous dominant.
Memory Tips
Definition of heredity
Definition of genetics
Why pea plant was chosen by Mendel
Seven pairs of contrasting characters used by Mendel
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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