Multiple Alleles and Polygenic Inheritance
Students will explore complex inheritance patterns involving more than two alleles for a gene and traits influenced by multiple genes.
Key Questions
- Explain how multiple alleles contribute to phenotypic diversity (e.g., human blood groups).
- Analyze the characteristics of polygenic inheritance and its impact on traits like height or skin color.
- Construct a pedigree chart to trace the inheritance of a trait with multiple alleles.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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