MDCAT · CHAPTER 10
Inheritance
Build genetic ratios from chromosome behaviour instead of memorising 3:1 and 9:3:3:1 as isolated formulas.
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01 / LESSON
Build the explanation.
- Connect segregation and independent assortment with meiosis.
- Construct mono- and dihybrid crosses systematically.
- Recognise when linkage, codominance or sex linkage changes simple expectations.
02 / NOTES
The essentials, in one place.
- Segregation reflects separation of homologous chromosomes.
- Genotype and phenotype ratios answer different questions.
- Dihybrid probabilities can be multiplied only when events are independent.
- Dominance pattern, linkage and sex linkage can change expected ratios.
03 / ACTIVITY
Test the idea by changing something.
Predict the result first, run the activity, then explain what changed and why.
04 / DIAGRAM
Make the connections visible.
Identify alleles carried by each parent.
Separate alleles into valid gametes.
Combine one gamete from each parent.
Count genotype or phenotype outcomes.
Cover the labels, redraw the sequence or comparison, and explain each connection aloud.
See diagrams in the full explanation ↗05 / QUIZ
Retrieve before you reread.
Build a timed test from this chapter’s 100 practice questions. Questions and options are shuffled; missed answers feed your revision notebook.
Original practice items, including related concept variants; not official examination questions.06 / REVISION SHEET
Take the chapter away with you.
A print-friendly sheet brings together the learning targets, key points, concept diagram, written recall prompts and applied MCQs. Add the answer key when you are ready to check.
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