Principles of Inheritance & Variation: Class 12 CBSE Revision Notes

Class 12 CBSE: Revision Notes

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Here are some important revision notes on the chapter ‘Principles of Inheritance and Variation’:

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Learn Mendel’s Law of Inheritance and the working method.

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Study the test cross and prepare yourself to explain it with a tree diagram.

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You should be able to explain ‘the Law of Independent Assortment’ with a diagram.

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Also, study ‘Chromosomal theory of inheritance’ and the definition of linkage and recombination.

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You can be asked to list the differences in crossing over and linkage, so be prepared for it as well.

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‘Sex determination’ is one more major topic where you need to explain how the sex of the baby can be determined in humans using a diagram.

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Be aware of all types of syndromes that are caused due to genetic disorders with details.

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Class 12 CBSE: Revision Notes