Every living organism inherits a blueprint for life from its parents. The inheritance of genes follows patterns. Chromosomes carry genes in a linear sequence that is shared by members of a species. Alleles segregate during meiosis allowing new combinations to be formed by the fusion of gametes. Biologists have developed techniques for artificial manipulation of DNA cells and organisms.
- Allot and Mindorff
4.3 Inheritance 4.4 Genetic modification and biotechnology