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In genetics, what is a somewhat ambiguous definition of what is referred to as a gene?
What did Gregor Mendel study scientifically in the 19th century?
Which of the following is not a subfield that genetics has given rise to?
What does genetics study within the context of the cell and the organism?
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What influences development and behavior in genetics?
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Study Notes
Genetics Overview
- A gene is often ambiguously defined as a segment of DNA that carries information necessary for the development and function of an organism.
Foundations of Genetics
- Gregor Mendel, a 19th-century scientist, studied the scientific principles of heredity and the transmission of traits from one generation to the next.
Subfields of Genetics
- Epigenetics, genetic engineering, and genomics are all subfields that have emerged from the study of genetics.
- Eugenics, a discredited and unethical field that aimed to improve human populations through selective breeding, is not a current subfield of genetics.
Focus of Genetics
- Genetics examines the structure, function, and transmission of genes within the context of the cell and the organism.
Influences on Development and Behavior
- Genetics studies how genes, environment, and interactions between the two influence development and behavior.
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Description
Test your knowledge of genetics and the pioneering work of Gregor Mendel with this quiz. Learn about genes, genetic variation, heredity, and trait inheritance as you explore this important branch of biology.
