Definition

Genetics is the branch of study of the genes and transmission of characters Whereas heredity is the transmission of characters between generations.

Significance

With Sexual Reproduction, comes the faster and more variations, which lead to the survival of a species. Here, variations can also lead to mutations.

Allele

Set of contrasting genes in homologous chromosomes.

Traits

Traits can be acquired (somatic) and genetic


Backlinks

Heredity


Flashcards

Allele;;Set of contrasting genes in homologous chromosomes.

Heploid;;1/2 pair of Chromosomes

Deploid;;Full pair of Chromosomes