15 Questions
Which scientist is known as the Father of Evolution?
Darwin
What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?
DNA
What is the quality of a trait being transmissible from parent to offspring called?
Heritability
Where are genes found in the nucleus of the cell?
Chromosomes
Who postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?
Mendel
What term is used to describe the characteristics that are passed on from one generation to the other?
Trait
Where in the cell are genes found?
Nucleus
What scientist postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?
Mendel
What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?
DNA
How many chromosomes do humans have, arranged in homologous pairs?
46
What term is used to describe the different forms of the same gene, such as different colors of the eyes?
Alleles
Where are genes typically found within the cell?
Nucleus
What is the term for the quality of a trait being transmissible from parent to offspring?
Heritability
Who is known as the Father of Genetics and postulated the existence of genes based on their phenotypic effects in experiments?
Gregor Mendel
What is the heredity material found in all humans and almost all other organisms?
DNA
Test your knowledge about the pioneers of evolution and genetics, Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel. Explore their contributions to the understanding of evolution and genetic inheritance.
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