Heredity
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Science
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8.1 Accumulation of Variation During Reproduction
- Reproductive processes create individuals that are similar but have subtle differences
- Variations accumulate over generations - each generation inherits previous differences plus creates new ones
- Asexual reproduction creates minor variations due to small DNA copying errors
8.2.1 Inherited Traits and Human Characteristics
- Children show basic human features but don't look exactly like parents
- Human populations show great variation in traits like earlobe attachment
- Free earlobes and attached earlobes are examples of inherited variations
8.2.2 Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
- Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) discovered the basic laws of inheritance using pea plants
- Mendel used contrasting characteristics: tall/short, round/wrinkled seeds, white/violet flowers
- F1 generation showed only one trait (dominant) - no intermediate forms
8.2.3 Mechanism of Trait Expression
- Genes are sections of DNA that code for specific proteins
- Proteins control characteristics through their functions (enzymes, hormones)
- Example: Plant height depends on hormone production controlled by enzymes
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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