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Genes, chromosomes and inherited information

Genes, chromosomes and inherited information

Labelled diagram showing DNA wound into chromosomes, a gene on homologous chromosomes with alleles B and b, and gametes passing one allele from each parent to offspring

Inheritance is the passing of genetic information from parents to offspring. Mendel showed that characteristics are controlled by inherited factors, now called genes.

Inheritance and genetic crosses Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /Inheritance and genetic crosses