Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance
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What color flower was dominant in Mendel's F1 hybrids?

  • Blue
  • Purple (correct)
  • White
  • Yellow

    • Mendel's Law of Segregation supports the blending hypothesis of heredity.

    False

    What term did Mendel use to describe the factor for purple flowers?

    dominant trait

    Mendel observed a ratio of approximately ____ purple flowers to one white flower in the F2 generation.

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

    Match the following traits with their corresponding terms:

    <p>Purple flower color = Dominant trait White flower color = Recessive trait Gene = Heritable factor Alleles = Alternative versions of a gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many alleles does an organism inherit for each character from its parents?

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

    The white flower factor was completely destroyed in the F1 generation.

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

    What do we currently refer to as 'heritable factors' according to Mendel's findings?

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

    What is the primary role of a dominant allele?

    <p>It determines the organism's appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Heterozygotes are true-breeding organisms.

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

    What is the term for an organism with two identical alleles for a gene?

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

    In pea plants, the phenotypes PP and Pp will have the same ______.

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

    Match the following terms to their definitions:

    <p>Homozygous = Having identical alleles for a gene Heterozygous = Having different alleles for a gene Phenotype = Physical appearance of an organism Genotype = Genetic makeup of an organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during gamete formation in terms of alleles?

    <p>The two alleles for a character segregate into different gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a testcross, a mystery individual is bred with a homozygous dominant individual.

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

    What kind of phenotypic ratio is expected in the F2 generation of Mendel's crosses?

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

    What does Mendel's law of segregation state about factors for traits?

    <p>Each individual has two factors for each trait that segregate during gamete formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A dihybrid cross involves two parents that are true-breeding for different traits.

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

    What type of offspring are produced from a monohybrid cross?

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

    Mendel's law of _________ applies to genes on different, nonhomologous chromosomes.

    <p>independent assortment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome is expected when performing a dihybrid cross?

    <p>Traits assort independently if on different chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mendel’s laws reflect the rules of probability that apply to games of chance like rolling dice.

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

    How many factors does each gamete contain according to Mendel's law of segregation?

    <p>one factor from each pair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the multiplication rule in probability?

    <p>The probability that two or more independent events will occur together is the product of their individual probabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The addition rule is used to calculate the probability that both events will occur simultaneously.

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

    In a heterozygous plant, what is the probability that a gamete carries the dominant allele?

    <p>1/2 or 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in complete dominance?

    <p>Phenotypes of the heterozygote and dominant homozygote are identical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Codominance results in a phenotype that is an intermediate between the two parental varieties.

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

    In an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, both parents must pass an altered gene for their child to inherit the ______.

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

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Multiplication Rule = Probability of two independent events occurring together Addition Rule = Probability of either of two mutually exclusive events occurring Heterozygous = An organism with two different alleles for a trait Homozygous = An organism with identical alleles for a trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for alleles that cause multiple symptoms in hereditary diseases?

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

    The trait of polydactyly is caused by a __________ allele.

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

    What is required for a child to inherit an autosomal recessive trait?

    <p>Both parents must carry the trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mendel's principles of segregation and independent assortment apply to complex patterns of inheritance.

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

    How many alleles determine the ABO blood group phenotypes in humans?

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

    What is the main reason why parents with an autosomal recessive trait may not be aware they carry it?

    <p>They show no symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of genetic interaction with its definition:

    <p>Epistasis = One gene affects the phenotype of another Polygenic inheritance = Multiple genes independently affect a single trait Pleiotropy = One gene has multiple phenotypic effects Complete dominance = Heterozygote phenotype is identical to dominant homozygote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dominant alleles are always more common than recessive alleles in a population.

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

    What happens in incomplete dominance?

    <p>The phenotype of F1 hybrids is between the phenotypes of the two parental varieties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage do heterozygotes with sickle-cell trait have in regions where malaria is prevalent?

    <p>Less susceptibility to malaria parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Methemoglobinemia is commonly referred to as 'blue baby syndrome'.

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

    What condition causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body?

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

    In autosomal dominant inheritance, only one _____ needs to have an altered gene to pass on the trait to their children.

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

    Match the following disorders with their characteristics:

    <p>Sickle-cell trait = Provides some resistance to malaria Methemoglobinemia = Causes bluish discoloration of skin Phenylketonuria (PKU) = Leads to a buildup of phenylalanine Achondroplasia = A rare form of dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about autosomal dominant traits is correct?

    <p>A single altered gene from one parent can cause the trait in the offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All human disorders caused by dominant alleles are lethal.

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

    What lifestyle adaptation is required for individuals with Phenylketonuria?

    <p>Diet that limits phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance

    • Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants established the fundamental principles of heredity.
    • The "blending" hypothesis of inheritance proposed that offspring traits were a mix of parental traits.
    • Mendel's experiments refuted this, revealing a "particulate" nature of inheritance, with traits determined by discrete units (now known as genes).

    Mendel's Experimental Approach

    • Mendel chose observable traits with distinct forms (e.g., flower colour).
    • He used true-breeding varieties for accurate results.
    • He controlled matings to avoid chance variations.
    • He tracked generations.
    • Mendel's quantitative approach allowed him to deduce principles of inheritance.
    • Characters (heritable traits) vary among individuals.
    • Traits (variants of a character) include colours or other observable differences.
    • Peas were readily available to Mendel in many varieties.
    • Specific advantages of using peas in genetic studies include short generation time, relatively large numbers of offspring, and ease of controlled mating.
    • Mendel meticulously tracked the inheritance patterns of seven pea plant traits.

    Mendel's Laws

    • The Law of Segregation: During gamete formation, the two alleles for a trait separate, with each gamete receiving only one allele.
    • This explains the 3:1 ratio of traits observed in the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross.
    • The Law of Independent Assortment: Different alleles independently segregate during gamete formation.
    • This principle accounts for the inheritance of multiple traits.
    • The process of hybridization involves mating two contrasting, true-breeding varieties.

    Mendel's Model – Concepts

    • First: Alternative versions of genes (Alleles) account for variations in inherited characters.
    • Second: For each character, an organism inherits two alleles, one from each parent.
    • Third: If the two alleles at a locus differ, the dominant allele determines the organism's appearance, while the recessive allele has no noticeable effect.
    • Fourth: The law of segregation; the two alleles of a heritable trait separate (segregate) during gamete formation and end up in different gametes.

    Punnett Squares

    • Predicting the possible outcomes of crosses.
    • A diagram that depicts all possible genotypes of offspring.

    Dominant vs. Recessive Alleles

    • Dominant alleles are expressed in heterozygous individuals; recessive alleles are only expressed if an individual is homozygous recessive.

    Homozygous vs. Heterozygous

    • Homozygous individuals have two identical alleles for a gene, while heterozygous individuals have two different alleles.

    Genotype vs. Phenotype

    • Genotype refers to the alleles an organism possesses for a particular trait.
    • Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics resulting from those alleles.

    Testcross

    • Used to determine the genotype of an individual that displays the dominant phenotype by crossing the unknown genotype to a homozygous recessive one.
    • The results reveal whether the unknown parent is homozygous dominant or heterozygous.

    Extending Mendelian Genetics (Beyond Single Genes)

    • Multiple genes may contribute to a trait.
    • Epistasis: A gene at one locus alters the phenotypic expression of a gene at a second locus.
    • Polygenic inheritance: Multiple genes independently affect a single phenotype.
    • Multifactorial traits: Genes influenced by environmental factors.

    Degrees of Dominance

    • Complete dominance: Phenotype of the heterozygote is identical to the homozygous dominant one.
    • Incomplete dominance: Phenotype of the heterozygote is a blend of the two parental phenotypes (e.g., pink flowers from a cross between red and white).
    • Codominance: Two dominant alleles affect the phenotype in distinct ways—both traits are expressed in the heterozygote (e.g., spotted or striped animals).

    Multiple Alleles

    • Most genes have more than two alleles for a trait in the population.
    • The ABO blood groups in humans demonstrate this—controlled by three alleles.
    • Alleles can be expressed in various ways—co-dominantly or even as a hierarchy where one or more alleles could be recessive to multiple others.

    Pleiotropy

    • Many genes can have multiple phenotypic effects.
    • This can be particularly seen in hereditary diseases like cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell disease.

    X-Linked Inheritance

    • Traits controlled by genes located on the X chromosome display unique inheritance patterns, often affecting males more frequently.
    • Different behaviours—completely recessive, incompletely dominant, or codominant—are possible across the allelic variations.

    Pedigree Analysis

    • Geneticists use pedigrees to analyse inherited traits across multiple generations in families.
    • This allows for determining patterns of inheritance and the likelihood of offspring inheriting a trait.

    Nature vs. Nurture (Environmental Influences)

    • Many traits depend both on genes and the environment.
    • These factors together influence the observable traits—phenotype.

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    Explore the groundbreaking work of Gregor Mendel and his experiments with pea plants that established the essential principles of heredity. Learn about the differences between blending and particulate inheritance, and understand how Mendel's careful methods laid the foundation for modern genetics. This quiz covers Mendel's experimental approach and the traits he studied.

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