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What is the probability of two independent events A and B both occurring?

  • P(A) - P(B)
  • P(A) × P(B) (correct)
  • P(A) + P(B)
  • P(A) / P(B)

    • What determines whether an individual has a homozygous or heterozygous genotype?

  • The number of dominant alleles inherited
  • The combination of alleles inherited from both parents (correct)
  • The presence of multiple genes on a chromosome
  • The number of recessive alleles inherited

    • Which statement accurately reflects Mendel’s Law of Segregation?

  • Traits influence each other during allele segregation.
  • Offspring receive all combinations of alleles from one parent.
  • Genes segregate unequally into gametes.
  • Paired unit factors segregate equally into gametes. (correct)

    • In genetics, what does the term 'phenotype' refer to?

    <p>The visible traits expressed by an organism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Punnett Square assist in understanding genetics?

    <p>It visually represents potential genotypes from a cross. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Sum Rule in probability help calculate?

    <p>The probability that at least one of several mutually exclusive events occurs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If two animals have the same genotype, what can be said about their phenotype?

    <p>They must have the same phenotype. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment?

    <p>Alleles from different genes assort independently into gametes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of heredity?

    <p>Transmission of traits from parent to offspring. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a character defined by Mendel?

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    Which generation is produced from a monohybrid cross?

    <p>F1 generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ratio of traits did Mendel observe in the F2 generation for flower color?

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    Which statement correctly reflects Mendel's views on genes?

    <p>Genes retain their individual identities through generations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a character state in genetics?

    <p>A specific trait observed in a population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Mendel use to simplify his experiments?

    <p>He selected binary characters for analysis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Mendel's experiments, what was the trait ratio for tall and dwarf plants in the F2 generation?

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    What is the probability that John has the dominant allele for Huntington's disease given that his father had the disease and his mother does not show any symptoms?

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    Which of the following best describes incomplete dominance?

    <p>The phenotype is a blend of the two homozygotes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes codominance?

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    What is an example of polygenic inheritance?

    <p>Height in humans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epistasis?

    <p>When one gene interferes with another's expression. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Punnett square involving a mother who is a carrier for colorblindness and a father who is not colorblind, what percentage of their children would be expected to be colorblind?

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    Which scenario describes pleiotropy?

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    What term describes a situation where a single trait is controlled by multiple alleles?

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    Flashcards

    Heredity

    The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

    Genetics

    The scientific study of heredity.

    Character

    A heritable feature that varies among individuals. Example: flower color or eye color.

    Character State

    A particular form of a character. Example: purple flowers or blue eyes.

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    Monohybrid cross

    A cross between two true-breeding parents with different traits for only one characteristic.

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    P generation

    The parent generation in a genetic cross.

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    F1 generation

    The first generation of offspring from a genetic cross.

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    F2 generation

    The second generation of offspring from a genetic cross.

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    Gene

    A single set of instructions for building a trait.

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    Allele

    Two copies of instructions for an inherited trait.

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    Homozygous

    Having two identical alleles for a gene.

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    Heterozygous

    Having two different alleles for a gene.

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    Phenotype

    The observable trait resulting from a genotype.

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    Dominant Allele

    The allele that expresses its trait even when paired with a recessive allele.

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    Mendel's Law of Segregation

    Paired unit factors (genes) segregate into gametes equally.

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    Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment

    Genes sort into gametes independently.

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    Huntington's Disease Inheritance

    Huntington's disease is a dominant genetic disorder. If one parent has the disease-causing allele, there's a chance their child will inherit it.

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    Incomplete Dominance

    A heterozygote's phenotype is a blend of the two homozygous phenotypes.

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    Codominance

    Both alleles are fully expressed in the heterozygote.

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    Multiple Alleles

    More than two alleles for a single gene.

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    Blood Type Inheritance

    A Punnett Square can be used to determine the possible blood types of offspring from parents with specific blood types.

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    Pleiotropy

    One gene influencing multiple traits.

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    Polygenic Inheritance

    Multiple genes affecting a single trait.

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    Sex-Linked Inheritance

    Traits determined by genes on sex chromosomes.

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    Study Notes

    Heredity and Genetics

    • Heredity is the transmission of traits from parents to offspring via genes.
    • Genetics is the scientific study of heredity.

    Gregor Mendel

    • Gregor Mendel was a pivotal figure in the field of genetics.
    • Mendel's experiments on pea plants laid the foundation for understanding inheritance patterns.

    Early Concepts of Inheritance

    • Homunculus: Early concept that a miniature adult is present in the sperm or egg.
    • Blending Inheritance: Traits from parents blend to produce a continuous range of variation in offspring.

    Mendel's Principles

    • Genes retain their individual identities across generations.
    • Genes have alternative versions called alleles.
    • Offspring inherit two alleles for each trait, one from each parent.
    • The dominant allele will determine the observed trait (phenotype).
    • The genotype is the combination of alleles.

    Mendelian Traits

    • Character: A heritable feature that varies among individuals (e.g., flower color in pea plants).
    • Character State: A variant of a character (e.g., purple flowers in pea plants).

    Pea Plant Traits Mendel Studied

    • Seed Form (round or wrinkled)
    • Seed Cotyledon Color (yellow or green)
    • Flower Color (purple or white)
    • Pod Form (full or constricted)
    • Pod Color (green or yellow)
    • Stem Place (axial or terminal)
    • Stem Height (tall or short)

    Generations in Genetics

    • P Generation: True-breeding parental generation.
    • F₁ Generation: Offspring of the P generation.
    • F₂ Generation: Offspring of the F₁ generation.

    Monohybrid Cross

    • A cross between true-breeding parents that differ in only one trait.
    • Results in predictable ratios of phenotypes and genotypes in offspring.

    Dihybrid Cross

    • A cross between true-breeding parents that differ in two traits.
    • Demonstrates independent assortment of alleles during gamete formation.

    Mendel's Laws

    • Law of Segregation: Paired unit factors (genes) segregate equally into gametes.
    • Law of Independent Assortment: Genes for different traits are inherited independently.

    Punnett Square

    • A visual tool to predict possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring in genetic crosses.

    Other Types of Inheritance

    • Incomplete Dominance: Heterozygous phenotype is intermediate between homozygous phenotypes.
    • Codominance: Both alleles are fully expressed in the heterozygote.
    • Multiple Alleles: More than two alleles for a trait exist in a population.
    • Pleiotropy: One gene influences multiple traits.
    • Polygenic Inheritance: Multiple genes influence a single trait.
    • Epistasis: One gene masks or interferes with the expression of another gene.

    Genetic Disorders

    • Some human disorders are controlled by a single gene that is recessive.

    X-linked Traits

    • Traits or disorders that are inherited on the X-chromosome.

    Linked Genes

    • Genes close together on the same chromosome tend to be inherited together.

    Karyotype

    • A visual representation of an individual's chromosomes arranged in pairs by size and structure.
    • Useful for identifying abnormalities in chromosome counts or structures.

    Nondisjunction

    • Failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate during meiosis.
    • Can lead to aneuploidy and genetic disorders.

    Environmental Influences

    • Environmental factors can influence the expression of traits.

    Epigenetics

    • Heritable changes in gene expression without changes to the underlying DNA sequence.

    Chromosome Structure

    • Inversion: A segment of a chromosome is reversed.
    • Translocation: A segment of one chromosome is transferred to a different chromosome.

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