18 Questions
What was the primary focus of Gregor Mendel's experiments?
Studying the inheritance of traits in pea plants
What did Mendel discover about the 'particles' of inheritance?
They were actually chromosomes and DNA
What is the definition of a 'trait' in genetics?
Any characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring
What type of genetic cross involves a single trait?
Monohybrid Cross
What is the definition of a 'homozygous genotype'?
Both a and b
What is the 'stronger' of the two genes expressed in a hybrid called?
Dominant
What is one of the possible modifications in genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
Enhancing a present trait by increasing the expression of the desired gene
Which organism is resistant to cornborer disease due to genetic modification?
Bt Corn
What is the main function of Bacillus thuringiensis in genetically modified plants?
Resisting insect pests
Which statement is true about Bt toxin genes in genetically modified crops?
They enhance resistance to insect pests
What is one of the potential applications of genetic engineering mentioned in the text?
Producing human insulin
Which quote is attributed to Edward Abbey in the text?
"We must learn how to think not only logically, but bio-logically."
What is the phenotype?
The physical feature resulting from a genotype
What is rDNA in genetic engineering?
A form of artificial DNA created by combining two or more sequences
What is the main goal of genetic engineering?
Modifying organisms with desired changes through DNA manipulation
Which type of breeding involves gene splicing to create artificial DNA?
Recombinant DNA Technology
What is the purpose of selecting parents in classical breeding?
To exemplify desirable traits
Which technology allows for the modification of a single trait in an organism?
Recombinant DNA Technology
Review the processes involved in genetic engineering, applications of recombinant DNA, and Mendelian genetics. Learn about Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics, and his experiments with pea plants to establish the laws of inheritance.
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