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What phenomenon causes a single gene to affect multiple traits?
What phenomenon causes a single gene to affect multiple traits?
What is the genotypic ratio obtained from the cross of the two rice strains?
What is the genotypic ratio obtained from the cross of the two rice strains?
What is the phenotypic ratio observed in the F2 generation of the rice strain cross?
What is the phenotypic ratio observed in the F2 generation of the rice strain cross?
Which of the following is an example of a pleiotropic gene in humans?
Which of the following is an example of a pleiotropic gene in humans?
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How many green phenotypes were produced in the F2 generation from the rice cross?
How many green phenotypes were produced in the F2 generation from the rice cross?
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Which trait is not affected by the Lic gene in cotton?
Which trait is not affected by the Lic gene in cotton?
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Which of the following best describes the genetic condition referred to as sickle cell anemia?
Which of the following best describes the genetic condition referred to as sickle cell anemia?
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What does the term 'pleiotropism' refer to in genetics?
What does the term 'pleiotropism' refer to in genetics?
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What is the genotypic ratio in the F2 generation of the described flower types?
What is the genotypic ratio in the F2 generation of the described flower types?
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What is the phenotypic ratio observed in the F2 generation from selfing described?
What is the phenotypic ratio observed in the F2 generation from selfing described?
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In inhibitory gene action, what does the dominant allele of the first gene do?
In inhibitory gene action, what does the dominant allele of the first gene do?
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What is the outcome when dominant genes 'P' and 'I' are present together in rice?
What is the outcome when dominant genes 'P' and 'I' are present together in rice?
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Which statement about the recessive allele of the second gene in inhibitory gene action is true?
Which statement about the recessive allele of the second gene in inhibitory gene action is true?
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What is necessary for the phenotype produced by the dominant gene 'P' to be expressed?
What is necessary for the phenotype produced by the dominant gene 'P' to be expressed?
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Which genotype represents the F1 generation from the described parental cross?
Which genotype represents the F1 generation from the described parental cross?
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In the context of the examples given, what phenotype does the dominant allele 'P' produce?
In the context of the examples given, what phenotype does the dominant allele 'P' produce?
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What shape do red blood cells take as a result of the specific mutation discussed?
What shape do red blood cells take as a result of the specific mutation discussed?
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Which of the following best defines multiple alleles?
Which of the following best defines multiple alleles?
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Which of the following is NOT an important example of multiple alleles?
Which of the following is NOT an important example of multiple alleles?
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What does the ABO blood type system primarily rely on?
What does the ABO blood type system primarily rely on?
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What happens when incompatible blood types mix?
What happens when incompatible blood types mix?
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Which allele is associated with producing no antigen in the ABO blood group?
Which allele is associated with producing no antigen in the ABO blood group?
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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
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Which allele produces antigen A in the blood type system?
Which allele produces antigen A in the blood type system?
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What phenotype is produced when both genes are in the recessive state?
What phenotype is produced when both genes are in the recessive state?
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What is the phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation of the awnless rice strain cross?
What is the phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation of the awnless rice strain cross?
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In sweet pea, what is the requirement for producing purple flowers?
In sweet pea, what is the requirement for producing purple flowers?
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What is the genotypic ratio of the F1 generation from the cross of awned and awnless rice strains?
What is the genotypic ratio of the F1 generation from the cross of awned and awnless rice strains?
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Which genotype corresponds to an awned rice plant in the F1 generation?
Which genotype corresponds to an awned rice plant in the F1 generation?
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What is the main significance of recessive alleles at two loci in the context of gene interaction?
What is the main significance of recessive alleles at two loci in the context of gene interaction?
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Bateson and Punnet discovered which of the following regarding flower color in sweet pea?
Bateson and Punnet discovered which of the following regarding flower color in sweet pea?
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In the context of flower color in sweet pea, what happens when either gene is in the recessive state?
In the context of flower color in sweet pea, what happens when either gene is in the recessive state?
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What are the three main parts of a chloroplast?
What are the three main parts of a chloroplast?
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Which of the following is not a function of mitochondria?
Which of the following is not a function of mitochondria?
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Which type of inheritance involves the transmission of traits through cytoplasmic DNA?
Which type of inheritance involves the transmission of traits through cytoplasmic DNA?
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What is the primary role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the primary role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
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What role do kappa particles play in Paramecium?
What role do kappa particles play in Paramecium?
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What structures are included in the formation of mitochondria?
What structures are included in the formation of mitochondria?
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Which of these is a characteristic of non-Mendelian inheritance?
Which of these is a characteristic of non-Mendelian inheritance?
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What substance does the killer strain of Paramecium secrete?
What substance does the killer strain of Paramecium secrete?
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Study Notes
F2 Generation - Flower Color Inheritance
- In the F2 generation, a phenotypic ratio of 9:7 for flower color appears.
- The genotypic ratio observed is 1:2:1:2:4:2:1:2:1.
- Parental genotypes: C1C1c2c2 (White) x c1c1C2C2 (White).
- F1 generation exhibits the genotype C1c1C2c2 (Purple).
Inhibitory Gene Action
- Inhibitory genes can prevent the expression of other dominant alleles, demonstrating interallelic interaction.
- A dominant allele at one locus can inhibit both dominant and recessive alleles of a second locus.
- Purple pigmentation in rice is dependent on a dominant gene 'P' and an inhibitory gene 'I'.
- F1 hybrid (IiPp) with dominant genes appears green due to the presence of the inhibitory gene.
- F2 generation results in a phenotypic ratio of 13 green: 3 purple.
Pleiotropism
- Pleiotropy refers to a single gene affecting multiple traits or phenotypes.
- First observed by Gregor Mendel in pea plants.
- Example: In cotton, the Lic gene produces seeds without lint and also affects leaf shape and fertility.
- In humans, the recessive sickle cell gene leads to multiple health complications due to abnormal red blood cell shape.
Duplicate Recessive Genes
- Interallelic interaction where recessive alleles at either of two loci can mask dominant expressions.
- Example: In sweet peas, purple flowers require both dominant alleles C1 and C2; failure results in white flowers.
- Observed ratio: 9:7, indicating the interaction of duplicate recessive genes.
Multiple Alleles
- Multiple alleles represent alternative forms of a gene at the same locus on a chromosome.
- More than two alleles can result in various phenotypes for a trait.
- Examples include rabbit coat color and the ABO blood type system in humans.
ABO Blood Type System
- Blood types are determined by the presence of antigens (A and B) on red blood cells.
- Allele IA produces antigen A, allele IB produces antigen B, and allele i produces no antigen.
- Different genotypes result in blood types A, B, AB, and O, affecting immune system recognition.
Mitochondria Structure and Functions
- Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell and consist of outer and inner membranes, cristae, and matrix.
- Main functions include cellular respiration, calcium storage and release, and synthesis of amino acids.
- Maternal inheritance occurs via mitochondrial DNA, contributing to phenotype transmission.
Cytoplasmic Inheritance
- Involves inheritance mechanisms through cytoplasmic organelles like mitochondria and plastids, leading to extra chromosomal inheritance.
- Notable example: Kappa particles in paramecium, where one strain (killer) secretes a toxin affecting another strain (sensitive).
- T.M. Sonneborn's study on Paramecium aurelia illustrates the transmission of traits from killer to sensitive strains through kappa particle presence.
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Test your understanding of flower color inheritance in the F2 generation, focusing on phenotypic ratios and genotypic distributions. Explore the concepts of inhibitory gene action and pleiotropism as observed in different plant species. This quiz will help reinforce key genetics principles related to Mendelian inheritance.
