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Question
What is Neo-Mendelian genetics?
Solution
- Different patterns of inheritance or gene interactions were discovered based on Mendelian
ratios. - These interactions can be explained by modifying Mendel’s laws thus, this is called Post
Mendelian genetics or Neo Mendelism. - These gene interactions are of two types intragenic and intergenic.
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