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What are Silent mutations? Definition of Silent mutations Silent mutations are genetic changes in the DNA sequence that do not alter the amino acid sequence of a protein, resulting in no effect on the protein’s function or the organism’s phenotype. Cause of Silent Mutation Silent mutations are genetic changes that do not alter the final … Read more
What is Linkage? Definition of Genetic Linkage Genetic linkage is the tendency for genes located on the same chromosome to be inherited together due to their physical proximity. Exploring Terms Related to Genetic Linkage Characteristic of Linked Genes Linked genes are genes that are located close together on the same chromosome and tend to be … Read more
Epistasis is the interplay between genes that influence the character. Genes may mask one to the point that one gene is thought to be “dominant” or they can be combined to create a new characteristic. It’s the relation between two genes that could be the basis for a particular phenotype of certain characteristics. Each locus has two alleles that define the phenotypes. They may affect each other in a manner that regardless of the particular allele of one gene it is recessive another dominant variant of. A different expression for epistasis requires a ratio chart, or table.
What is Gene Interactions? Definition of Gene Interactions Gene interactions refer to the relationships between multiple genes where the expression of one gene can influence, or be influenced by, the expression of another gene, collectively determining specific phenotypic traits in an organism. Types of Gene Interaction Gene interactions can be categorized into two primary types: … Read more
What is Multiple Alleles? Definition of Multiple Alleles Multiple alleles are different forms of the same gene that exist at a specific locus on homologous chromosomes, resulting in more than two possible variations of that gene within a population. While an individual organism can have only two alleles for a gene, multiple alleles contribute to … Read more
What is Incomplete Dominance? Definition of Incomplete Dominance Incomplete dominance is a genetic scenario where the heterozygous phenotype is an intermediate blend of the two homozygous phenotypes, with neither allele being fully dominant or recessive. Concept of Dominance In genetics, the concept of dominance revolves around the relationship between alleles of a single gene. To … Read more
Incomplete dominance is one of the mechanisms for dominance among heterozygotes in which the dominant allele does not fully overpower the phenotypic expressions of the recessive one, and there is an intermediate phenotype within the heterozygote.
What is Codominance? Definition of Codominance Codominance is a genetic scenario where two different alleles at a locus are both fully expressed in a heterozygote, resulting in a phenotype that displays traits of both alleles simultaneously. What are the Symbolism for codominant alleles? Examples of Codominance Codominance in Animals Codominance in Humans Codominance in Plants … Read more
What is Mendel’s Law of Segregation? Mendel’s Law of Segregation Definition Mendel’s Law of Segregation states that alleles for a trait separate during gamete formation, ensuring each gamete carries only one allele, randomly inherited from the parent. What is segregation? Principle of Segregation and its Importance Characteristics of Mendel’s Law of Segregation Examples of Mendel’s … Read more
What is Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment? Definition of Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment states that genes for different traits are distributed to gametes independently of one another, meaning the inheritance of one trait does not affect the inheritance of another. Characteristics of Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment Examples of … Read more
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