Genetics and Inheritance Grade 12 Notes (Questions and Answers) pdf Download
Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity and variation in organisms. It involves the study of genes, genetic variation, and how traits are passed from one generation to the next.As a Grade 12 Life Sciences student, you must ensure you understand the link between meiosis and genetics for your tests and exams.
Link between Meiosis and Genetics
During the crossing over in prophase I of meiosis and the metaphase I, chromosomes share information and during metaphase, separate randomly. This determines the combination of chromosomes and genes that you have as an individual. Genetics determines individual variation (to be different) and survival of the fittest. You MUST have a clear understanding of the genetic terminology in order to study genetics and answer genetic problems.
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The process of Meiosis simplified
Questions and Answers
Questions covered below, are based on the following Life Sciences Grade 12 Topics:
- Nucleic acids – DNA and RNA printing
- Protein synthesis and DNA fingerprinting
- Meiosis
- Genetics – terms
- Consolidation exercises – meiosis and DNA
- Consolidation exercises – meiosis and fingerprinting