Evolution and Genetics Pioneers Quiz
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Which scientist is known as the Father of Evolution?

  • Gelled
  • Mendel
  • DNA
  • Darwin (correct)
  • What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?

  • DNA (correct)
  • Genes
  • Chromosomes
  • Trait
  • What is the quality of a trait being transmissible from parent to offspring called?

  • Trait
  • Chromosomes
  • Heritability (correct)
  • Genes
  • Where are genes found in the nucleus of the cell?

    <p>Chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?

    <p>Mendel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the characteristics that are passed on from one generation to the other?

    <p>Trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the cell are genes found?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scientist postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?

    <p>Mendel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chromosomes do humans have, arranged in homologous pairs?

    <p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the different forms of the same gene, such as different colors of the eyes?

    <p>Alleles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are genes typically found within the cell?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the quality of a trait being transmissible from parent to offspring?

    <p>Heritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of Genetics and postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?

    <p>Gregor Mendel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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