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What was the primary model organism used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in his genetic experiments, and what key characteristic made them particularly advantageous for his research?
What was the primary model organism used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in his genetic experiments, and what key characteristic made them particularly advantageous for his research?
- Fruit flies (Drosophila), because of their short life cycle and easily observable traits. (correct)
- Pea plants, due to their rapid growth and ease of cultivation.
- Bacteria, due to their simple genetic structure.
- Mice, for their genetic similarity to humans.
What initial observation sparked a deeper investigation into eye color inheritance in Morgan's fruit fly experiments, and how did the first generation of offspring inform his understanding of dominance?
What initial observation sparked a deeper investigation into eye color inheritance in Morgan's fruit fly experiments, and how did the first generation of offspring inform his understanding of dominance?
- A white-eyed male crossed with a red-eyed female produced all red-eyed offspring, signifying red eye dominance. (correct)
- A mix of red-eyed and white-eyed offspring was observed in the first generation, demonstrating incomplete dominance.
- A red-eyed male crossed with a white-eyed female yielded all white-eyed offspring, indicating white eye dominance.
- Both male and female parent flies with red eyes produced some white-eyed offspring, suggesting a complex inheritance pattern.
In Morgan's fruit fly experiments, through which lineage was the expression of white eyes passed down through to which generation?
In Morgan's fruit fly experiments, through which lineage was the expression of white eyes passed down through to which generation?
- Through both male and female offspring in third generation only
- Randomly, with no discernible pattern of inheritance.
- The female lineage, appearing in the first generation.
- Equally through both male and female lineages in every generation.
- The male lineage, reappearing in the second generation. (correct)
What groundbreaking discovery did Hermann Joseph Muller make in the field of genetics, and how did he achieve this?
What groundbreaking discovery did Hermann Joseph Muller make in the field of genetics, and how did he achieve this?
When did Hermann Joseph Muller receive his PhD, from which University, and where did he conduct his research on genetic mutations for 12 years?
When did Hermann Joseph Muller receive his PhD, from which University, and where did he conduct his research on genetic mutations for 12 years?
During which decade did Hermann Joseph Muller carry out his experiments using X-rays to induce mutations, and what was the wider impact of these findings?
During which decade did Hermann Joseph Muller carry out his experiments using X-rays to induce mutations, and what was the wider impact of these findings?
How did the observation of white-eyed flies differ across offspring generations, and what genetic principle did it support?
How did the observation of white-eyed flies differ across offspring generations, and what genetic principle did it support?
Beyond eye color, what broader contribution did Morgan's fruit fly experiments make to the understanding of genetics?
Beyond eye color, what broader contribution did Morgan's fruit fly experiments make to the understanding of genetics?
What was Thomas Hunt Morgan's perspective on the work of geneticists, reflecting on their dedication and potential?
What was Thomas Hunt Morgan's perspective on the work of geneticists, reflecting on their dedication and potential?
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Thomas Hunt Morgan
Thomas Hunt Morgan
A geneticist known for his work with fruit flies and inheritance.
Drosophila
Drosophila
A genus of small fruit flies used in genetic experiments.
Dominant Trait
Dominant Trait
A trait that masks the expression of a recessive trait in offspring.
Recessive Trait
Recessive Trait
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White-eyed trait
White-eyed trait
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Hermann Joseph Muller
Hermann Joseph Muller
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X-ray mutations
X-ray mutations
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Gene inheritance
Gene inheritance
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Chromosome analysis
Chromosome analysis
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Study Notes
Geneticists and Fruit Flies
- Geneticists, like Thomas Hunt Morgan, studied fruit flies to understand heredity
- Morgan used millions of fruit flies, analyzing offspring variations
- Morgan discovered inheritable traits and how they are passed through generations
Drosophila Research
- Morgan's work used Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies)
- Fruit flies were ideal subjects due to displayed traits, small chromosomes, fast reproduction and large numbers
Discovering Inheritance
- White-eyed male fruit flies bred with red-eyed females produced red-eyed offspring
- Subsequent breeding showed a 1:4 ratio for white-eyed offspring in the second generation
- This indicated white eye color was recessive compared to dominant red eye color
Herman Joseph Muller
- A notable US geneticist researched induced genetic mutations
- He earned a degree and a Nobel Prize for his work on inducing mutations with X-rays.
- Investigated genetic mutations in flies with X-rays
- He showed how radiation could induce mutations, which became an important finding in the context of the long-term dangers of human exposure to radiation.
- Campaigned for radiation controls, highlighting risks from nuclear weapons.
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