Introduction to Genetics
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What did Gregor Mendel study scientifically in the 19th century?

  • Trait inheritance (correct)
  • Population genetics
  • Molecular genetics
  • Epigenetics
  • What did Mendel observe about organisms (pea plants) in terms of trait inheritance?

  • They inherit traits through environmental factors
  • They inherit traits through continuous variation
  • They inherit traits through discrete 'units of inheritance' (correct)
  • They do not inherit traits from their parents
  • In the broad field of genetics, what are the primary principles that still hold true in the 21st century?

  • Trait inheritance and molecular inheritance mechanisms (correct)
  • Variation and distribution
  • Gene structure and function
  • Population genetics
  • What has modern genetics expanded to study, in addition to trait inheritance and molecular inheritance mechanisms?

    <p>Gene structure and function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield has been derived from genetics that focuses on the study of the function and behavior of genes?

    <p>Molecular genetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of biology, what is the functional basic unit of life?

    <p>Cell (biology) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the horror novel 'Cell'?

    <p>Stephen King (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which band released the 2004 album 'Cell'?

    <p>Plastic Tree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which TV series featured an episode titled 'The Cell'?

    <p>The Vampire Diaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organizational structure does a clandestine cell system employ?

    <p>Business management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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