Ch. 3: Independent Assortment Of Genes Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Locus
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The location of a gene on a chromosome
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What is Mendelssohn 2nd law, independent assortment?
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Segregating pairs of unit factors assort independently of each other
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What are ways to get Pure Lines?
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Selfing or other forms of inbreeding
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Sum law
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Add separate probabilities if we want probability of either one or the other
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Conditional probabilities
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Used when we want the probability of an outcome that depends on a specific condition related to the outcome
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Polygenic inheritance
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Inheritance of traits that you have to measure rather than count
Ex. Weight, height, etc
