Genetics and Inheritance Concepts
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What is the outcome of crossing two mulatto individuals (AaBb)?

  • Offspring will exhibit a wide range of skin colors. (correct)
  • Offspring will have uniform skin color.
  • Offspring cannot be darker than the original parents.
  • Offspring will only exhibit features from one parent.

Which trait is an example of a continuous trait influenced by multiple genes?

  • Flower color
  • Blood type
  • Skin tone (correct)
  • Eye color

What is a key characteristic of polygenic inheritance?

  • It shows discrete phenotypic categories.
  • It leads to continuous variation of phenotypes. (correct)
  • It is limited to animal traits.
  • It involves single gene inheritance.

Which quantitative trait is influenced by environmental factors in addition to genetics?

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In biometrical techniques, which method is often associated with understanding fingerprint similarities?

<p>Estimation of probability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example of quantitative inheritance applies to agricultural practices?

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

Francis Galton's research in fingerprints demonstrated which key concept?

<p>Fingerprint patterns can be modeled mathematically. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes Mendel's contributions to genetics?

<p>He established principles of inheritance for discrete traits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does polygenic inheritance demonstrate in the F2 generation of kernel colors in wheat?

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In Davenport's study of skin pigmentation, which alleles contribute to an intermediate skin color known as mulatto?

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Which kernel color genotype would result in white kernels in wheat?

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How do additive genetic effects in skin pigmentation operate?

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What is the phenotypic ratio of light red kernels in the F2 generation of wheat?

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What ratio of genotypes in the F2 generation corresponds to medium red kernels in wheat?

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In terms of quantitative traits, which of the following is an example of a polygenic trait?

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What does a genotype of R1R1R2r2 represent in the context of kernel colors in wheat?

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Which of the following best describes polygenic inheritance?

<p>Involves multiple genes contributing small effects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of quantitative traits?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of multiple genes in quantitative inheritance?

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Which application is most relevant for analyzing quantitative traits in populations?

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What do additive genetic effects refer to in quantitative inheritance?

<p>Combined effects of multiple alleles on a trait. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do environmental influences fit in quantitative inheritance?

<p>They interact with genetic factors to affect phenotypes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of regression to the mean?

<p>Offspring of extreme phenotypes tend to have traits closer to the average. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an example of a quantitative trait?

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Flashcards

Quantitative Inheritance

Inheritance where multiple genes, each with a small effect, affect a single trait.

Qualitative Inheritance

Inheritance determined by a single gene with dominant alleles.

Quantitative Trait Variation

Continuous variation in traits, meaning they can take on a range of values.

Polygenic Inheritance

Another name for quantitative inheritance.

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Multiple Genes

Several genes that contribute to a quantitative trait.

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Equal Allele Effect

Each contributing allele in a series of multiple genes produces a similar effect.

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Cumulative Effect

Effects of each contributing allele are added together.

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No Dominance/Epistasis

No single allele masks others (no dominance) and no gene masks another (no epistasis).

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Continuous Trait

A trait that varies smoothly from one extreme to another, showing a range of phenotypes.

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Examples of Quantitative Traits

Traits that are influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors, resulting in continuous variation.

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Francis Galton's Contribution

Pioneer in the study of quantitative genetics, using biometrical techniques to analyze traits.

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Fingerprints and Galton

Galton applied mathematical models to study fingerprints, concluding that the probability of identical fingerprints is extremely low.

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Fingerprint Probability

Galton estimated that the probability of finding two identical fingerprints is one in 64 billion, even among twins.

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Kernel Color in Wheat: Parental Cross

A red kernel wheat strain (R1R1R2R2) is crossed with a white kernel wheat strain (r1r1r2r2). This is the initial step to observe the inheritance patterns of kernel color.

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Kernel Color in Wheat: F1 Generation

The first offspring generation (F1) from the cross between red and white kernel wheat is all light red (R1r1R2r2). This indicates that the alleles for kernel color have a cumulative effect.

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Kernel Color in Wheat: F2 Generation

The second generation (F2) displays a range of kernel colors, including approximately 1/16 white and 1/16 red, demonstrating the characteristic pattern of polygenic inheritance.

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Kernel Color in Wheat: Phenotypic Ratio

The frequency of each phenotype (color) in the F2 generation. For example, 1/16 of F2 plants have red kernels.

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Skin Color in Humans: Davenport's Study

Davenport (1913) studied skin pigmentation in Jamaica, suggesting two pairs of genes (A-a and B-b) contribute to the difference between negro and caucasian individuals.

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Skin Color in Humans: Additive Effect

The genes involved in skin color have an additive effect, meaning each dominant allele contributes a unit of pigmentation.

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Skin Color in Humans: Mulatto Phenotype

The offspring of a negro (AABB) and a caucasian (aabb) with an intermediate skin color is called a mulatto (AaBb).

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Polygenic Inheritance: Key Features

Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes influencing a single trait, each gene contributing a small effect. The effects of these genes are additive, resulting in a continuous range of phenotypes.

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