Independent Assortment Explained
The law of independent assortment reveals that traits are inherited independently, provided they are located on different chromosomes or far apart on the same chromosome. However, when genes are close together on the same chromosome, they tend to be inherited together due to crossing over. This complexity highlights the importance of genetic mapping, as the proximity of genes influences their inheritance patterns.In this clip
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Episode 146: Mendelian Genetics and Inheritance
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