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Inheritance and Gregor Mendel

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Who is considered the father of genetics?

Gregor Mendel (correct)

Watson

Crick

Rosalind Franklin

When did the scientific study of inherited traits start to be more formalized?

1800s (correct)

1700s

1600s

1900s

Who provided the bulk of the data for Watson and Crick's work on DNA structure?

Rosalind Franklin (correct)

James Watson

Maurice Wilkins

Gregor Mendel

What was not known until the mid-20th century related to inheritance?

The structure of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What did Gregor Mendel study in relation to inheritance?

Mechanisms of inheritance Signup and view all the answers

Who were Watson and Crick and what did they establish in the mid-20th century?

Established the structure of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of DNA often compared to?

A twisted ladder Signup and view all the answers

Why is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) considered a molecule that can store information?

Due to the sequence of different bases forming the rungs of the ladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the bases in a DNA molecule?

They form pairs on the rungs and store genetic information Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'D' in DNA stand for?

Deoxyribose Signup and view all the answers

Why are the bases in DNA referred to as 'bases' when it is an acid?

Because they pair up to form the rungs storing genetic information Signup and view all the answers

Where is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) found within cells?

In nuclei Signup and view all the answers