Name: Evolution of Man
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 7 min 34 s
Description: The theory of evolution explains how modern species exist. But what about humans? How does this process affect our species? Find these answers in this video!

Question

Give the basic features of the mechanism of inheritance.

Accepted Answer

The transmission of traits from one generation to the next is known as the inheritance. The basic features of the mechanism of inheritance are as follows:

(i) The inheritable traits are controlled by the genes.

(ii) A particular trait can be homozygous or heterozygous.

(iii) There can be two or more forms of a gene. These are called alleles. One form can be dominant while other is recessive.

(iv) Genes are present on chromosomes.

(vi) When gametes from both the parents fuse together, a new cell called zygote is formed, with a full set of genes. This zygote carries characteristics of both the parents which are inherited through the genes.

Give the basic features of the mechanism of inheritance.

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