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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mendel (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where in the cell are genes found?

<p>Nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mendel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>46 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are genes typically found within the cell?

<p>Nucleus (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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