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Key Concepts in Inheritance

Genetics uses a set of precise terms. This section covers chromatin and chromosomes, genes and alleles, dominant and recessive alleles, genotype and phenotype, homozygous and heterozygous, and the…

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This section covers Key Concepts in Inheritance as part of GENETICS AND INHERITANCE in Grade 12 Life Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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