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Which of the following best describes the term 'heredity'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'heredity'?
- The process of cell division in offspring.
- The passing of traits from parent to offspring. (correct)
- The genetic makeup of an organism.
- The study of how traits are inherited.
Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next.
Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from one generation to the next.
True (A)
Who is often referred to as the 'father of genetics'?
Who is often referred to as the 'father of genetics'?
Gregor Mendel
__________ occurs when pollen from one plant lands on a flower of the same plant.
__________ occurs when pollen from one plant lands on a flower of the same plant.
What is the definition of cross-pollination?
What is the definition of cross-pollination?
A true breeding plant will always produce offspring with traits that match the parent when self-pollinated.
A true breeding plant will always produce offspring with traits that match the parent when self-pollinated.
Why did Mendel choose to study pea plants?
Why did Mendel choose to study pea plants?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason Mendel studied pea plants?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason Mendel studied pea plants?
In what decade did Gregor Mendel perform his experiments?
In what decade did Gregor Mendel perform his experiments?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Flashcards
Heredity
Heredity
The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Genetics
Genetics
The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel
Austrian monk, gardener, and scientist who performed experiments in the 1850s to understand inheritance.
Self-pollination
Self-pollination
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Cross-pollination
Cross-pollination
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True-breeding plants
True-breeding plants
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Why did Mendel use pea plants?
Why did Mendel use pea plants?
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Study Notes
- Genetics: Chapter 5 Lesson 1
Heredity
- Passing of traits from parent to offspring.
Genetics
- Study of how traits are passed from parent to offspring.
Gregor Mendel
- Austrian monk, gardener, and scientist
- Performed experiments in the 1850s to answer questions on how traits are inherited
- Known as the father of genetics
Why Mendel Studied Pea Plants
- Reproduce quickly: Can grow many and collect data
- Easily Studied Traits: Such as cob shape and height
- Controlled Reproduction: Ability to control which pairs of plants reproduced
Pollination of Pea Plants
- Self Pollination: Pollen from one plant lands on a flower of the same plant
- Cross Pollination: Pollen from one plant reaches a flower on a different plant; occurs through wind, bees, or similar insects
True Breeding Plants
- Mendel started his experiments with true breeding plants to test specific traits
- True breeding plant self pollination always produces an offspring with traits that match the parents
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