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What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
Which of the following describes a true-breeding variety?
Which of the following describes a true-breeding variety?
According to Mendel’s rules, what is the relationship between alleles?
According to Mendel’s rules, what is the relationship between alleles?
How many alleles for a specific trait does an organism inherit from each parent?
How many alleles for a specific trait does an organism inherit from each parent?
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What does the term 'F2' refer to in Mendel’s experiments?
What does the term 'F2' refer to in Mendel’s experiments?
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What is the theoretical ratio of purple to white flowers in Mendel’s F2 generation of pea plants?
What is the theoretical ratio of purple to white flowers in Mendel’s F2 generation of pea plants?
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Which of the following theories proposed that tiny particles with heritable information, called gemmules, migrated to the gonads?
Which of the following theories proposed that tiny particles with heritable information, called gemmules, migrated to the gonads?
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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between linked genes and recombinants?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between linked genes and recombinants?
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In the context of linked genes, what does a higher recombinant frequency indicate?
In the context of linked genes, what does a higher recombinant frequency indicate?
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If two genes have a recombinant frequency of 50%, what does this imply?
If two genes have a recombinant frequency of 50%, what does this imply?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of sex chromosomes?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of sex chromosomes?
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How does the sex determination system in birds differ from that in humans?
How does the sex determination system in birds differ from that in humans?
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In insects that have an XO sex determination system, what is the chromosomal composition of a male insect?
In insects that have an XO sex determination system, what is the chromosomal composition of a male insect?
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In certain reptiles, temperature during egg incubation can determine the sex of the offspring. What does this imply about sex determination in these reptiles?
In certain reptiles, temperature during egg incubation can determine the sex of the offspring. What does this imply about sex determination in these reptiles?
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Which of the following is an accurate example of a trait that is strongly influenced by the environment?
Which of the following is an accurate example of a trait that is strongly influenced by the environment?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a complex pattern of inheritance?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a complex pattern of inheritance?
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What is the key characteristic of incomplete dominance?
What is the key characteristic of incomplete dominance?
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Which of the following is an example of a trait that exhibits pleiotropy?
Which of the following is an example of a trait that exhibits pleiotropy?
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Which of the following genetic screening methods is the least invasive and carries no risk of miscarriage?
Which of the following genetic screening methods is the least invasive and carries no risk of miscarriage?
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What is the primary difference between incomplete dominance and codominance?
What is the primary difference between incomplete dominance and codominance?
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A heterozygous individual carries two different alleles. What is the expected phenotypic ratio for the offspring of a cross between two heterozygous individuals?
A heterozygous individual carries two different alleles. What is the expected phenotypic ratio for the offspring of a cross between two heterozygous individuals?
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What is the purpose of a test cross?
What is the purpose of a test cross?
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The law of segregation states that:
The law of segregation states that:
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What is the phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross between two F1 individuals?
What is the phenotypic ratio for a dihybrid cross between two F1 individuals?
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A pedigree chart is a useful tool for:
A pedigree chart is a useful tool for:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple inheritance?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple inheritance?
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What process is responsible for the separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
What process is responsible for the separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
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Which of the following is an example of a homozygous genotype?
Which of the following is an example of a homozygous genotype?
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In hypercholesterolemia, what is the phenotypic consequence of an individual inheriting one dominant allele and one recessive allele?
In hypercholesterolemia, what is the phenotypic consequence of an individual inheriting one dominant allele and one recessive allele?
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Which blood type is considered a universal recipient, meaning they can receive blood from any other blood type?
Which blood type is considered a universal recipient, meaning they can receive blood from any other blood type?
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What is the underlying genetic basis for a person with Type O blood?
What is the underlying genetic basis for a person with Type O blood?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of pleiotropy?
Which of the following is NOT an example of pleiotropy?
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Individuals heterozygous for sickle cell disease are less likely to be infected by malaria. This is an example of:
Individuals heterozygous for sickle cell disease are less likely to be infected by malaria. This is an example of:
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The number of genes contributing to a trait determines the number of phenotypes that can be expressed. Which of the following is NOT an example of this principle?
The number of genes contributing to a trait determines the number of phenotypes that can be expressed. Which of the following is NOT an example of this principle?
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What is the term used for the expression of a trait that is influenced by environmental factors, such as in the case of sun exposure and skin color?
What is the term used for the expression of a trait that is influenced by environmental factors, such as in the case of sun exposure and skin color?
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Why are people with type O blood considered universal donors?
Why are people with type O blood considered universal donors?
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Study Notes
Patterns of Inheritance - Chapter 9
- Mendel's research on pea plants was based on large amounts of quantitative data and highly controlled experiments.
- Pea plants were a suitable species for study due to ease of growth, easily distinguishable traits, and the ability to control pollination.
- Gregor Mendel is considered the "father of modern genetics."
- His research demonstrated the inheritance of discrete traits, not blended traits as previously believed.
History of Genetics
- Heredity is the study of traits passed from parents to offspring.
- Genetics is the branch of biology that studies heredity.
- Early attempts to explain heredity date back to ancient Greece.
- Early theories included pangenesis (life contained within gemmules), and the blending hypothesis (offspring are a blend of parents).
- Mendel's work disproved the blending hypothesis, and established the field of modern genetics.
Gregor Mendel and His Pea Plants (Traits)
- Flower color: Purple is dominant; White is recessive
- Flower position: Axial is dominant; Terminal is recessive
- Seed color: Yellow is dominant; Green is recessive
- Seed shape: Round is dominant; Wrinkled is recessive
- Pod shape: Inflated is dominant; Constricted is recessive
- Pod color: Green is dominant; Yellow is recessive
- Stem length: Tall is dominant; Dwarf is recessive
Mendel's Classic Crosses
- Mendel always started with true-breeding (homozygous) varieties.
- The first generation is the P generation (parental).
- The second (F1) generation is the offspring of the P generation.
- The third (F2) generation is the offspring of the F1 generation.
- Mendel's monohybrid crosses involved studying one trait at a time.
- A cross between a purebred purple and a purebred white flower resulted in all purple offspring in the F1 generation.
- The F2 generation from the F1 cross showed a 3:1 ratio of purple to white flowers.
- This consistency in results was repeatable for all seven traits.
Rules of Inheritance
- Each trait is controlled by a gene having two alleles.
- For each trait, an organism inherits two alleles—one from each parent—which can be the same (homozygous) or different (heterozygous).
- One allele is dominant, always expressed if present. The other allele is recessive and only expressed in the absence of the dominant allele.
- During reproduction, each parent randomly passes one of the two alleles to offspring (Law of Segregation).
Punnett Square
- A mathematical model used to predict the possible outcomes of a cross between two parents.
- Phenotype is the physical expression of a trait (e.g., purple or white flowers).
- Genotype is the actual genetic makeup (e.g., PP, Pp, or pp).
Meiosis and Heredity
- Meiosis is the mechanism behind the law of segregation.
- Homologous chromosomes have the same gene loci but can have alternative alleles.
- During meiosis, homologous chromosomes split, and only one chromosome (with one allele) goes into each individual gamete.
Dihybrid Crosses
- Mating parental varieties that differ in two traits.
- Purebreds (P generation) are crossed.
- The resulting F1 generation is heterozygous dominant for both traits.
- The F2 generation exhibits a 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio.
- Alleles for separate traits are inherited independently (Law of Independent Assortment).
- This only works for genes on separate chromosomes or distant on the same chromosome.
Test Cross
- Used to determine the genotype of an organism with a dominant phenotype.
- The unknown organism is crossed with a known homozygous recessive organism.
- The phenotypes of the offspring are studied, and this is used to deduce the unknown parent's genotype.
Rules of Probability
- The likelihood of two or more independent events occurring simultaneously is calculated by multiplying their individual probabilities (rule of multiplication).
- The probability of an event happening in two or more different ways is calculated by adding their individual probabilities (rule of addition).
Pedigree
- Used to study the inheritance of traits or disorders through generations of a family.
- Can help identify carriers of recessive disorders (heterozygotes).
Simple Inheritance in Humans
- Traits governed by Mendel's rules ("simple inheritance") follow patterns with only two alleles (one dominant and one recessive).
Some Autosomal Disorders in Humans
- Table shows various recessive and dominant disorders with their symptoms, incidence, and comments.
Genetic Screening
- Several tests are available to identify potential genetic abnormalities in unborn children.
- Amniocentesis (14–16 weeks) and Chorionic Villus Sampling (8-12 weeks) are used to collect and analyze fetal cells.
- Blood tests and ultrasounds are also used.
- Newborn screening (e.g., PKU) can detect genetic conditions early.
Complex Patterns of Inheritance
- There are traits that do not follow simple Mendelian patterns (incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles, pleiotropy, polygenic inheritance, genetic linkage, sex linkage).
Incomplete Dominance
- The heterozygote has an intermediate phenotype between the two homozygous traits.
- An example discussed was hypercholesterolemia.
Codominance
- Both alleles are equally dominant and contribute equally to the phenotype of a heterozygous individual.
- An example discussed was the different coat colors in cattle and chickens.
Multiple Alleles
- More than two alleles determine a trait.
- An example of this is ABO blood type, important in transfusions.
Pleiotropy
- A single gene affects multiple characteristics/traits.
- Examples presented include cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria (PKU), and sickle cell disease.
- Sickle cell disease demonstrates heterozygote advantage, where the heterozygous condition provides resistance to malaria.
Polygenic Inheritance
- Several genes influence a single trait and influence variation along a continuum (e.g., height, skin color) rather than a simple phenotypic distinction.
Genes and the Environment
- Environmental factors can influence the expression of some genetic traits.
- Some traits are strictly genetic (e.g., blood type), others are influenced strongly by the environment, and many traits fall somewhere in between.
The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
- Chromosome behavior in mitosis and meiosis explains Mendel's results.
- Genes occupy specific loci on chromosomes, and the chromosomes undergo segregation and independent assortment.
Linked Genes
- Genes that are located close together on a chromosome tend to be inherited together.
- Crossing over can rearrange linked genes.
- The results of crosses involving linked genes don't always conform to typical Mendelian ratios (9:3:3:1).
Crossing Over
- Crossing over rearranges linked genes, potentially leading to recombinant offspring that don't exhibit parental phenotypes.
- The frequency of recombination can be used to map the relative location of linked genes on a chromosome.
Sex Chromosomes
- The 23rd pair in humans consists of sex chromosomes (XX in females and XY in males).
- In some species, the sex of the offspring is determined exclusively by the sperm.
- In other species, the female's sex chromosomes determine gender. Some species lack sex chromosomes altogether.
Sex-Linked Traits
- Traits carried on sex chromosomes (primarily the X chromosome).
- Males are more likely to express recessive sex-linked traits because males only have one X chromosome.
- Examples include red-green color blindness and hemophilia.
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