Mendelian Genetics
Welcome to the world of Genetics!
What is Genetics?
- Genetics is the study of inheriting traits.
- Gregor Mendel is known as the "Father of Genetics"
- He studied inheritance of traits by using pea plants.
Dominant vs Recessive
Dominant=Trait displayed; overpowers the recessive trait
Recessive=Trait that is overpowered, not seen.
Heterozygous vs Homozygous
Heterozygous=different alleles (Aa, Bb)
Homozygous=same alleles (aa, AA)
https://youtu.be/cWt1RFnWNzk