Gregor Mendel and Monohybrid Crosses
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What is the result of a monohybrid cross between a homozygous dominant parent and a homozygous recessive parent?

  • All offspring will be homozygous dominant.
  • Offspring will be a mix of homozygous dominant and homozygous recessive.
  • All offspring will be heterozygous. (correct)
  • Offspring will show a 3:1 phenotypic ratio.
  • Which of the following statements correctly describes Mendel's findings regarding flower color inheritance?

  • Two hereditary factors sort individually during meiosis. (correct)
  • White flower color is genetically dominant.
  • Flower color is determined by a single hereditary factor.
  • The purple trait disappeared completely in the F1 generation.
  • What information can a Punnett square provide about the offspring of a genetic cross?

  • The exact number of offspring produced.
  • The dominant trait in all cases.
  • The physical appearance of the parents.
  • The probabilities of different genotypes and phenotypes. (correct)
  • In an F2 generation resulting from a monohybrid cross, what is the expected phenotypic ratio of dominant to recessive traits?

    <p>3:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of genetic probabilities, what can be said about the outcomes predicted by a Punnett square?

    <p>The predicted ratios become more accurate with larger sample sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability that a puppy will be homozygous recessive when both parents have the 'Bb' genotype?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement summarizes the law of segregation?

    <p>The two alleles of a gene are separated during meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents (Bb x Bb), which phenotype ratio will be observed?

    <p>3 black fur : 1 brown fur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total expected percentage of puppies with black fur from two 'Bb' parents?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a heterozygous genotype?

    <p>Two different alleles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the laws of inheritance, how do alleles of different genes behave during gamete formation?

    <p>They assort independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If one parent has a homozygous dominant genotype 'BB' and the other has a heterozygous genotype 'Bb', what is the probability of producing a homozygous dominant offspring?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different genotypes can be produced from a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous parents?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Mendelian traits primarily characterized by?

    <p>Being controlled by a single gene and unaffected by environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes incomplete dominance?

    <p>An intermediate phenotype is expressed in a heterozygote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is described by pleiotropy?

    <p>A single gene influencing multiple traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Mendel's rules, which statement is true?

    <p>Environmental factors can significantly alter genetic expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes codominance?

    <p>Neither allele is suppressed, and both are visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates the effect of environmental conditions on genetic expression?

    <p>Siamese cat coat color changing with temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept primarily explains why Mendel's rules do not fully encapsulate inheritance patterns?

    <p>Essentially, multiple factors including gene interactions exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do environmental factors like temperature affect the production of fur pigment in Siamese cats?

    <p>It alters the location where melanin is produced, resulting in darker areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gregor Mendel

    • Austrian monk known as the "Father of Modern Genetics"
    • Experimented with pea plants in his monastery garden
    • Performed monohybrid genetic crosses, focusing on one trait at a time to determine inheritance patterns

    Monohybrid Genetic Crosses

    • P generation (parent generation):
      • One parent is homozygous dominant (PP)
      • The other is homozygous recessive (pp)
    • F1 generation (first filial):
      • Result of a P generation cross
      • Offspring are all heterozygous (Pp)
    • F2 generation (second filial):
      • Result of an F1 generation cross
      • Offspring are PP, Pp, and pp

    Mendel’s Results

    • White trait disappeared in the F1 generation but reappeared in the F2 generation, indicating purple is dominant to white.
    • Flower color is regulated by two hereditary factors (genes)
      • One from each parent
      • Sorted individually during meiosis into gametes

    Punnett Squares

    • Predicts the ratio of offspring expected based on parents' genotypes

    Probabilities

    • Probability of an event is the chance it will occur
    • Punnett squares predict probabilities
    • Outcomes are not certain
    • Probabilities become more accurate as sample sizes increase

    Rules of Inheritance

    • Genes can exist in multiple forms called alleles
    • Alleles of a gene are sorted individually into gametes during meiosis
      • Sorting is independent of each other
      • Fertilization pairs them up again
    • Certain traits exhibit a dominant/recessive relationship
      • Dominant trait is seen even with one allele present
      • Recessive trait is not seen unless two alleles are present

    The law of segregation

    • Two alleles of a gene are separated during meiosis and end up in different gametes
    • Each allele is found on one of the chromosomes in a homologous pair
    • Homologous chromosome pairs are partitioned into separate daughter cells during meiosis I

    The law of independent assortment

    • When gametes form, the two alleles of any given gene segregate during meiosis independently of the two alleles of other genes
    • Different genes are found on different chromosomes
    • Each chromosome randomly moves into daughter cells during meiosis I without regard to the movement of other chromosomes

    Mendelian Traits

    • Traits controlled by a single gene and unaffected by environmental conditions
    • Mendel's laws do not completely explain inheritance but his discoveries were a great start

    Alleles Interact

    • Incomplete dominance:
      • Neither allele exerts its full effect
      • Heterozygote displays an intermediate phenotype
    • Codominance:
      • Effect of the two alleles is equally visible in the phenotype of the heterozygote
      • Neither allele is diminished or diluted by the presence of the other allele

    Genes Affect Multiple Characteristics

    • Pleiotropy:
      • Single gene influences multiple traits
      • Example: Shape of a dog's head and limb bones are controlled by a single gene

    Environmental Factors

    • External and internal conditions can affect genetic expression, including:
      • Ambient or body temperature
      • CO2 levels
      • Sunlight
    • Example: Siamese cat coat color
      • Production of fur pigment depends on temperature
      • Cooler areas like paws, nose, ears, and tail produce more melanin, resulting in darker pigment

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    Explore the foundational concepts of genetics through Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants. This quiz covers monohybrid genetic crosses, inheritance patterns, and the significance of dominant and recessive traits. Understand how Mendel's work laid the groundwork for modern genetics.

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