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What is the modern definition of genetics?
What is the modern definition of genetics?
- The study of plant breeding
- The study of heredity
- The study of genetic composition and functioning (correct)
- The study of DNA structure
Why did Gregor Mendel choose the garden pea (Pisum sativum) as his object of study?
Why did Gregor Mendel choose the garden pea (Pisum sativum) as his object of study?
- Because it can be grown in a small area and produces lots of offspring (correct)
- Because it is available in many varieties with distinct heritable features
- Because it has a long life cycle
- Because it can only be self-pollinated
What are the key considerations for choosing an organism for studying genetics?
What are the key considerations for choosing an organism for studying genetics?
- Short life cycle, easy system for growth and maintenance, and large number of offspring (correct)
- Fast growth rate, unpredictable matting, and controlled variation
- Long life cycle, a small number of variations, and asexual reproduction
- Tall life cycle, self-reproduction, and controlled matting
How many characters did Mendel focus on in his experiments?
How many characters did Mendel focus on in his experiments?
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What did Mendel usually ignore in his experiments?
What did Mendel usually ignore in his experiments?
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