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(Ch . 8-2 )
People used to think that we are a blend
of characteristics.
Ex. Tall + Short = Medium
IT DOESN’T WORK THAT WAY!!!
During fertilization, the offspring receives
one factor (one copy of a gene) for each
trait.
1 copy from each parent
We call these factors genes.
Me ndel’s Hyp othese s
1. Law of Segregation
Two alleles of a trait segregate
(separate) when gametes are formed.
2 – Law of Independent Assortment
Alleles of different genes separate
independently of one another during
gamete formation.
Ex. Alleles for plant height don’t affect
alleles for flower color.