4 Questions
What do the 20 white beans and 20 red beans represent in this exercise?
The alleles for a simple Mendelian trait
What is the meaning of 'dominant' in the context of the beans' colors?
Always expressed regardless of other alleles
What does it mean if a trait is described as 'recessive'?
It only appears in the presence of another allele
What does the cup of beans symbolize in this exercise?
The gene pool of an entire population
This exercise requires small objects like beans, beads, candies, or paper scraps, and involves gathering 20 of two different varieties. The task involves following an example to practice counting and sorting the objects. The exercise can be completed at home using readily available supplies.
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