Mendelian error

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Mendelian Error

Mendelian Error (pronunciation: men-dee-lee-uhn er-ror) is a term used in genetics to describe a discrepancy in the inheritance patterns of genetic traits that deviate from the principles established by Gregor Mendel.

Etymology

The term "Mendelian Error" is derived from the name of Gregor Mendel, a 19th-century monk and botanist who is often referred to as the "father of modern genetics". The word "error" is used to denote a deviation or mistake in the expected pattern of genetic inheritance.

Definition

A Mendelian Error occurs when the observed inheritance pattern of a genetic trait does not align with the expected inheritance pattern as predicted by Mendel's laws of inheritance. These laws include the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment.

Related Terms

  • Genetic Inheritance: The process by which genetic traits are passed from parents to their offspring.
  • Genotype: The genetic makeup of an individual organism.
  • Phenotype: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
  • Allele: One of two or more versions of a gene that are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  • Homozygous: Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
  • Heterozygous: Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

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