Biometrical Genetics and the Inheritance of Quantitative Traits Quiz
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Which field of study focuses on the inheritance of quantitative traits?

  • Biometrical genetics (correct)
  • Population genetics
  • Molecular genetics
  • Evolutionary genetics

    • Who laid the basis for understanding how variations are passed from parents to the next generation?

  • Scientists in collaboration with Fisher
  • Mendel (correct)
  • R.A. Fisher
  • Other scientists in the early 19th century

    • What is the key to understanding quantitative inheritance?

  • The multiple-factor hypothesis (correct)
  • The identification of genetic determinants
  • The biometrical mode of analysis
  • The design of experiments

    • Who pioneered the development of appropriate tools for analyzing human correlations in biometrical genetics?

    <p>R.A. Fisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory is considered as the basis for the design of experiments in biometrical genetics?

    <p>The multiple-factor theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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