INHERITANCE AND VARIATION

WORKSHEET C. What is the probability of the

Definition of terms.
offsprings being black.
Inheritance - The passing of traits from
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parents to offsprings.(genetic
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information is passed down the
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generations).
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Variation- It is the difference seen in
organisms of the same species.
Example 2. Complete the table
Gene -a section of the DNA that codes
below(use Ticks) to show which factor
for a protein.
cause the variation.
Trait genes environment both
Tongue
rolling
height
Eye
colour
Weight
Blood
group

Example 3. A farmer wants his chicken

Example 1. Complete the punnet to produce more eggs. Describe how he
square.Allele B codes for black fur and can use selective breeding to achieve
allele b codes for white fur. this.
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Example 4.

A. From the punnet square state the

possible genotype of the offsprings.
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B. State the genotypes of the offsprings.
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