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Genetics

Mendelian Inheritance and Tetrad Analysis

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Genetic crosses help scientists study how traits are passed from one generation to the next. In a genetic cross, two organisms are mated on purpose so researchers can follow how parental DNA is recombined in the offspring. This makes it possible to infer gene function, gene interactions, and gene location.

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A genetic cross is the purposeful mating of two individuals resulting in the combination of genetic material in the offspring. Crosses can be performed in many model systems—including plants, yeast, flies and mice—and can be used to dissect genetic processes or create organisms with novel traits.

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