Probability

Probability

The likelihood or chance that a specific event will occur.

Law of Large Numbers

The principle that as an event is repeated, the actual results will more closely match the expected probability.

Meiosis

The process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, leading to the formation of gametes.

Gamete Formation

The process by which alleles segregate during meiosis, allowing for genetic variation in offspring.

Mendel’s Law of Segregation

Each gamete randomly receives one allele from each parent.

Punnett Square

A diagram that is used to predict the genotype outcome of a genetic cross.

PP Genotype

Homozygous dominant genotype, which results in a 100% chance of gametes having the dominant allele.

Pp Genotype

Heterozygous genotype, resulting in a 50% chance of producing either P or p alleles during gamete formation.

pp Genotype

Homozygous recessive genotype, which results in a 0% chance of gametes having the dominant allele.

Fertilization

The process where male and female gametes combine to form a new organism.