Genetics of Humans - Genetic Differences and Inheritance Patterns

Genetic Differences and Inheritance Patterns

Inheritance of traits for humans are based upon Gregor Mendel's model of inheritance. Mendel deduced that inheritance depends upon discrete units of inheritance, called factors or genes.

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