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What was the significance of Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants?
What was the significance of Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants?
- They established principles of inheritance. (correct)
- They introduced genetics as a scientific discipline.
- They identified chromosomes as carriers of genes.
- They explained the structure of DNA.
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
- Phenotype can exist independently of genotype.
- Phenotype has no correlation to genotype.
- Gene expression results in a phenotype based on a genotype. (correct)
- Genotype determines the phenotype without exceptions.
What type of cells contain paired homologous chromosomes?
What type of cells contain paired homologous chromosomes?
- Diploid cells (correct)
- Triploid cells
- Monoploid cells
- Haploid cells
What happened to Mendel's work after it was published?
What happened to Mendel's work after it was published?
How was Gregor Mendel's research environment best described?
How was Gregor Mendel's research environment best described?
What is the genotype of all offspring resulting from the cross PP x pp?
What is the genotype of all offspring resulting from the cross PP x pp?
What phenotype do all offspring from the cross PP x pp exhibit?
What phenotype do all offspring from the cross PP x pp exhibit?
From the Punnett square of Pp x Pp, what is the expected ratio of phenotypes among the offspring?
From the Punnett square of Pp x Pp, what is the expected ratio of phenotypes among the offspring?
What proportion of offspring from the cross Pp x Pp are expected to be homozygous recessive?
What proportion of offspring from the cross Pp x Pp are expected to be homozygous recessive?
In the Pp x Pp cross, how many offspring are expected to be heterozygotes?
In the Pp x Pp cross, how many offspring are expected to be heterozygotes?
What is the expected phenotype ratio of a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals?
What is the expected phenotype ratio of a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals?
Which genotype will produce a white flower phenotype?
Which genotype will produce a white flower phenotype?
What can be determined from the frequency of traits in the offspring of a Mendelian cross?
What can be determined from the frequency of traits in the offspring of a Mendelian cross?
In a monohybrid cross, what does it mean for an allele to be dominant?
In a monohybrid cross, what does it mean for an allele to be dominant?
What is the purpose of a Punnett Square in genetic crosses?
What is the purpose of a Punnett Square in genetic crosses?
Which of the following best describes continuous variation?
Which of the following best describes continuous variation?
What is the primary difference between diploid and haploid cells?
What is the primary difference between diploid and haploid cells?
What is a characteristic of a homozygous genotype?
What is a characteristic of a homozygous genotype?
Which of the following statements about heterozygous individuals is true?
Which of the following statements about heterozygous individuals is true?
Discrete variation is best described as what?
Discrete variation is best described as what?
What distinguishes phenotype from genotype in Mendelian genetics?
What distinguishes phenotype from genotype in Mendelian genetics?
What is the expected phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation from a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous organisms (Yy)?
What is the expected phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation from a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous organisms (Yy)?
In a test cross where the unknown parent is heterozygous, what ratio of phenotypes would be expected among the offspring?
In a test cross where the unknown parent is heterozygous, what ratio of phenotypes would be expected among the offspring?
What does the law of independent assortment state?
What does the law of independent assortment state?
Which Punnett Square outcome would indicate that a dominant phenotype is homozygous?
Which Punnett Square outcome would indicate that a dominant phenotype is homozygous?
What does the Law of Segregation state about paired genes?
What does the Law of Segregation state about paired genes?
How does the Law of Independent Assortment contribute to genetic diversity?
How does the Law of Independent Assortment contribute to genetic diversity?
What genetic principle describes the expression of both alleles in a heterozygote?
What genetic principle describes the expression of both alleles in a heterozygote?
What role does epistasis play in the inheritance of traits?
What role does epistasis play in the inheritance of traits?
What is one consequence of having 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans?
What is one consequence of having 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans?
Which example best illustrates incomplete dominance?
Which example best illustrates incomplete dominance?
Which term best describes a heritable condition that results in a set of symptoms?
Which term best describes a heritable condition that results in a set of symptoms?
What does phenotypic plasticity refer to in living organisms?
What does phenotypic plasticity refer to in living organisms?
In human genetic analysis, what is typically illustrated through pedigrees?
In human genetic analysis, what is typically illustrated through pedigrees?
Which type of genetic disorder is expressed only in homozygotes?
Which type of genetic disorder is expressed only in homozygotes?
Which condition is an example of autosomal recessive inheritance?
Which condition is an example of autosomal recessive inheritance?
What is the primary reason for the persistence of recessive alleles in populations?
What is the primary reason for the persistence of recessive alleles in populations?
In X-linked recessive inheritance, who cannot transmit the disorder to their sons?
In X-linked recessive inheritance, who cannot transmit the disorder to their sons?
Which of the following is NOT an X-linked recessive disorder?
Which of the following is NOT an X-linked recessive disorder?
What advantage do heterozygous genotypes provide in sub-Saharan Africa regarding sickle-cell anemia?
What advantage do heterozygous genotypes provide in sub-Saharan Africa regarding sickle-cell anemia?
Study Notes
Mendel's Experiments
- Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants in the mid-1800s established the principles of inheritance
- His work, published in 1866, was overlooked for approximately 35 years.
Inheritance in Modern Terms
- Gene expression leads to an organism's phenotype based on its genotype
- Diploid cells have paired homologous chromosomes, one from each parent.
Forms of Variation
- Continuous variation describes a range of small differences in a shared trait like flower color or eye color.
- Discrete variation is a binary expression of a trait.
Homozygous and Heterozygous Genotypes
- Homozygous individuals have identical alleles for a gene
- Heterozygous individuals have two different alleles for a gene
Monohybrid Crosses
- Monohybrid crosses involve individuals with different alleles for a single gene
- Dominant alleles (P) will always mask recessive alleles (p)
- A cross between heterozygous individuals can reveal dominance among alleles
Punnett Squares
- A Punnett square is used to calculate the possible genotypes and phenotypes of offspring from a cross
- The dominant trait will show up in a 3:1 phenotype ratio in a cross between two heterozygotes
- Mendel was able to predict the traits of offspring without understanding the underlying causes because of the patterns he observed
Law of Segregation
- Paired genes separate equally into gametes
- This ensures offspring have an equal chance of inheriting either factor
Law of Independent Assortment
- During meiosis, different genes segregate independently of one another
- This produces a huge amount of genetic variation with numerous unique combinations of parental chromosomes.
Phenotype vs. Genotype
- The phenotype is the observable characteristic of an organism, like flower color
- The genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism which determines the phenotype
Simple Dominance
- Simple dominance is observed in traits like human skin color, where multiple genes and alleles are involved.
Epistasis
- Epistasis refers to the phenomenon where multiple genes can interact to affect a single trait.
Codominance and Multiple Alleles
- Codominance occurs when two alleles are fully expressed in a heterozygote individual
- Human blood types are an example of codominance and multiple alleles, with different combinations of A, B, and O alleles producing different blood types.
Incomplete Dominance
- Incomplete dominance occurs when one allele is not fully dominant over another
- The heterozygote phenotype is a blend of the two homozygous phenotypes; for example, wavy hair is an intermediate phenotype between curly and straight hair.
Phenotypic Plasticity
- Phenotypic plasticity is the ability of an organism's phenotype to change in response to environmental conditions
- The snowshoe hare's fur color changes seasonally, an example of phenotypic plasticity.
Types of Genetic Variation
- A genetic abnormality is an uncommon version of a heritable trait but does not necessarily cause medical problems
- A genetic disorder is a heritable condition resulting in a syndrome of medical problems, from mild to severe.
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
- Traits are expressed in both homozygous and heterozygous genotypes, showing up in every generation.
- Examples: Huntington's disease, Achondroplasia, Polydactyly
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
- Traits are only expressed in homozygous genotypes, often skipping generations.
- Examples: Albinism, Sickle-cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, Cystic fibrosis
X-linked Recessive Disorders
- Alleles on the X chromosome are inherited differently in males and females
- Fathers cannot pass these traits to sons, but daughters can be carriers
- Examples: Muscular dystrophy, colorblindness (red-deficient, green-deficient), Hemophilia
Pedigrees
- Pedigrees are used in human genetic analysis to illustrate phenotypes in families and determine if traits are associated with dominant or recessive alleles.
- Pedigrees can also help track traits across generations, indicating if a trait is located on an autosome or sex chromosome.
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Explore Gregor Mendel's groundbreaking experiments with pea plants and their significance in understanding inheritance. This quiz covers concepts like gene expression, variation forms, and monohybrid crosses that lay the foundation for modern genetics. Test your knowledge on homozygous and heterozygous genotypes!
