Genetics
Genetics – NEET Notes Genetics – NEET Notes 1. Introduction to Genetics Genetics is the study of heredity and variation. Gregor Mendel is known as the Father of Genetics. Genes are the units of heredity located on chromosomes. 2. Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance Law of Dominance: One allele can mask the expression of another. Law of Segregation: Alleles separate during gamete formation. Law of Independent Assortment: Genes for different traits assort independently. 3. Important Terms Allele: Different forms of a gene. Homozygous: Identical alleles (AA or aa). Heterozygous: Different alleles (Aa). Phenotype: Physical expression of a trait. Genotype: Genetic makeup of a trait. 4. MonohybridRead More →