Combined Science GCSE
Genetic diagram
What Genetic diagram means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Genetic diagram
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A diagram using letters such as P for the dominant polydactyly allele and p for the recessive allele to show possible outcomes and predict genotypes and phenotypes of offspring.
Topics that use Genetic diagram
- Inherited disorders (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- carriers
- Economic issues
- Ethical issues
- Genotype
- Informed judgement
- Inherited disorders
- Phenotype
- Polydactyly
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