principle of segregation

genetics

Also known as: Mendel’s first law, law of segregation

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In heredity: Discovery and rediscovery of Mendel’s laws
…first law of Mendel, the law of segregation of unit genes. Equal numbers of gametes, ovules, or pollen grains are formed that contain the genes R and r. Now, if the gametes unite at random, then the F₂ generation should contain about 1/4 white-flowered and 3/4 purple-flowered plants. The white-flowered
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In Gregor Mendel: Theoretical interpretation
…since been described as the law of segregation, or the doctrine of the purity of the germ cells. Since one pollen cell fuses with one egg cell, all possible combinations of the differing pollen and egg cells would yield just the results suggested by Mendel’s combinatorial theory.
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In Mendelian inheritance
…basic laws, known as the law of segregation and the law of independent assortment.
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