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Law of segregation

Definition
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Allele pairs separate into gametes so each gamete carries one allele per locus (Mendel’s first law).

Topics
Core genetics
Related
Allele Gamete Meiosis

Why it matters in GWAS

These concepts shape how we expect variants to act (penetrance, heterogeneity, threshold models) and how GWAS signals should be interpreted alongside family-based evidence.

Example usage

"Downstream interpretation uses Law of segregation to link statistical findings to biological context."

Allele Gamete Meiosis
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References

  • Griffiths AJF, et al. (2015). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. W. H. Freeman.
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