Genetics Essentials: Rahul’s Quick Guide for Master’s Prep

Law of segregation

  • Gametes: 1:1 by F2
  • Phenotype: 3:1
  • Genotype: 1:2:1
  • Test cross : Phenotype and genotype both are 1:1
  • F1 produces : 1:1:1:1 gamete
  • Phenotype: 9:3:3:1
  • Genotype: 1:2:1:2:4:2:1:2:1
  • Dihybrid: 27:9:9:9:3:3:3:1
  • Complete dominance: 3:1
  • Incomplete, co and overdominance: 1:2:1

 

Note:

a) Lethal: All die before reproduce usually recessive.

b) Semi lethal: 10% survive

c) Sub-vital: Some individual die

d) Vital: No effect on survival

e) Supra vital: Increased survival

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