Breed alien creatures and observe how dominant and recessive alleles segregate during meiosis to produce classic Mendelian phenotypic ratios (3:1) and genotypic distributions (1:2:1).
Interactive Experiment Guide
Start with fundamental scientific principles, launch the simulation, and verify mathematical predictions against real-time outcomes.
Scientific Foundation
Mendel's First Law of Heredity—the Law of Segregation—states that every diploid individual possesses a pair of alleles for any given trait. During gametogenesis (meiosis), these alleles segregate equally into haploid gametes such that each sperm or egg carries only one allele. Upon random fertilization, combinations are predicted using a 2×2 Punnett square.
Interactive Simulation Flow
Launch the simulation workspace, adjust parameters in real time, and observe the immediate response in the telemetry and graphical indicator loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gene is a section of DNA coding for a trait; an allele is a specific variant of that gene (e.g., B for purple vs b for orange). The genotype is the combination of alleles an organism possesses (BB, Bb, or bb). The phenotype is the observable physical manifestation of that genotype (e.g., purple body).