Biology GCSE
Inheritance from both parents
What Inheritance from both parents means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Inheritance from both parents
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One chromosome of each pair is inherited from each parent, and this pairing is the basis of inheritance.
Topics that use Inheritance from both parents
- Chromosomes (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Alleles and genetic variation
- Chromosome
- Diploid and haploid cells
- DNA
- Gene
- Nucleus
- Chromosome number in humans
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