Mendel's Genetic Crosses
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What was Mendel's approach when performing crosses with pea plants?

  • He carefully categorized and counted the offspring (correct)
  • He only analyzed the plants with desirable traits
  • He randomly selected offspring for analysis
  • He discarded data that did not support his theories
  • What is the probability of a single coin flip landing heads up?

  • 1/2 (correct)
  • 1
  • 3/4
  • 1/4
  • If you flip a coin three times in a row, what is the probability that it will land heads up every time?

  • 1/4
  • 1/2
  • (correct)
  • 3/4
  • What did Mendel realize after analyzing his data?

    <p>That probability principles can be used to explain genetic crosses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of a coin landing heads up on a single flip, expressed as a percentage?

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

    What is an example of an independent event mentioned in the text?

    <p>Flipping a coin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability that an F2 gamete carries the g allele?

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

    What is the predicted ratio of offspring exhibiting the dominant trait to those exhibiting the recessive trait?

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

    What is the genotype of F1 plants?

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

    What is the probability of both gametes carrying the g allele?

    <p>1/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genotype results in green pea pods?

    <p>GG or Gg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of ways to produce a plant with yellow pods?

    <p>only if both gametes carry the g allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

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