Non-Mendelian inheritance - Definition and Overview

In genetics, non-mendelian inheritance is the passing on of a trait in a form other than through chromosomal inheritance. This is especiall used to talk about inheritance patterns. Forms of non-mendelian inheritance include the inheritance of Mitochondrial diseases and mutations and chloroplastic mutations.

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