parental generation


generation

 [jen″er-a´shun] 1. the process of reproduction.2. a class composed of all individuals removed by the same number of successive ancestors from a common predecessor, or occupying positions on the same level in a genealogical (pedigree) chart.alternate generation reproduction by alternate asexual and sexual means in an animal or plant species.asexual generation (direct generation) production of a new organism not originating from union of gametes.first filial generation the first-generation offspring of two parents; symbol F1.parental generation the generation with which a particular genetic study is begun; symbol P1.second filial generation all of the offspring produced by two individuals of the first filial generation; symbol F2.sexual generation production of a new organism from the cell formed by the union of a male gamete (spermatozoon) and a female gamete (oocyte).spontaneous generation the discredited concept of continuous generation of living organisms from nonliving matter.

pa·ren·tal gen·er·a·tion (P1),

the parents of a mating, commonly experimental, involving contrasting genotypes; the original mating of a genetic experiment; parents of the F1 generation.

pa·ren·tal gen·er·a·tion

(P1) (pă-ren'tăl jen'ĕr-ā'shŭn) The parents of a mating, commonly experimental, involving contrasting genotypes; the original mating of a genetic experiment; parents of the F1 generation.

parental generation (P)

the members of a cross between PURE BREEDING LINES, giving rise to offspring called the F1.