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Formula Sheet

Heredity

CBSE · Class 10 · Science

All formulas from Heredity in CBSE Class 10 Science. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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3 Formulas · 4 Sections

Formulas

Basic Concepts of Heredity

Mendel's Laws and Inheritance Patterns

F1 cross: TT × tt → 100% Tt (all tall)

F2 cross: Tt × Tt → 1TT : 2Tt : 1tt (3:1 phenotype ratio)

Sex Determination

Female (XX) × Male (XY) → 50% XX, 50% XY

Trait Expression and Gene Function

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