Gene
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Biology
Cegep/1
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64 words
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Unit of hereditary information made up of DNA
[!abstract] Locus
Fixed location that a gene occupies on a chromosome
Genetic variation
Caused by:
- Independent assortment of chromosomes
- Random orientation of tetrads on the metaphase plate
- Crossing over of chromosomes during prophase I
- Random fertilization of ova by sperm
- Mutation
Ajitani Hifumi