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NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance & VariationClass 12

What does “Mendel's laws” actually mean in Principles of Inheritance & Variation, and why does it matter for NEET?

the laws of dominance, segregation, and independent assortment govern how traits pass to offspring.

In simple words: the laws of dominance, segregation, and independent assortment govern how traits pass to offspring. Getting Mendel's laws clear matters because NEET questions on Principles of Inheritance & Variation usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Mendel's laws

Common mistake

thinking both alleles blend rather than segregate.

Memory tip

alleles separate cleanly into gametes — they don't blend.

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