Agronomy and Horticulture Department
The Dihybrid Cross and Independent Assortment
Date of this Version
2003
Document Type
Article
Citation
Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary (PASSeL) Lesson
Abstract
Examines the principle of segregation versus the principle of independent assortment and their effects on genetic data; and the concept of dominance.
Objectives
- Compare the principle of segregation to the principle of independent assortment.
- Use the principles of segregation and independent assortment to explain the results observed in genetic data sets.
- Recognize that environment and genetics play a role in the expression of phenotype.
- Contrast complete dominance with a lack of dominance.
- Make predictions in dihybrid crosses using simple Punnet squares and the principles of independent assortment.
Modules:
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Comments
Copyright © 2003 Don Lee. Used by permission.
Development of this lesson was supported in part by Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture under Agreement Number 98-EATP-1-0403 administered by Cornell University and the American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.