Mendel's Laws of Heredity Quiz
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What did Mendel's law of segregation state?

  • Genes are always in pairs
  • Separated in cell division (correct)
  • Act together as pairs
  • Genes inherited independently of all pairs
  • Who is known as the father of molecular medicine?

  • Franklin W. Stahl
  • Paul Berg
  • Vernon M. Ingram (correct)
  • Matthew Stanley Meselson
  • Which scientist first discovered diseases caused by bacteria?

  • William Bateson (correct)
  • Alfred H.
  • Karl Erich Correns
  • Friedrich Miescher
  • Which scientist provided evidence for the semi-conservative replication of DNA?

    <p>George Gamow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Hardy-Weinberg principle formula enable to determine?

    <p>Genetic variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company marked the first genetically engineered drug?

    <p>Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geneticist coined the term 'genetics'?

    <p>Thomas Hunt Morgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is known to affect the functioning of the brain and body?

    <p>Huntington's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hardy-Weinberg principle used to analyze in populations?

    <p>Genetic variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting?

    <p>Sir Alec John Jeffreys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for their work with fruit flies?

    <p>Thomas Hunt Morgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of Recombinant DNA technology?

    <p>Paul Berg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of the human genome project?

    <p>Alfred H. Sturtevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist provided tangible evidence of genetic information crossing over during meiosis?

    <p>Harriet Creighton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist studied twins and confirmed Mendel's findings about genes?

    <p>Alfred H. Sturtevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which female scientist is credited with key methods in genetic information and chromosomal studies?

    <p>Barbara McClintock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who induced genetic changes using radiation and studied the fundamental unit of heredity?

    <p>Hermann Joseph Muller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who confirmed that DNA was the transforming factor in bacteria, not protein?

    <p>Oswald Theodore Avery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mendel's Law of Segregation

    • States that alleles segregate independently during the formation of gametes, ensuring each gamete carries one allele for each gene.

    Father of Molecular Medicine

    • Considered to be Francis Collins, known for his role in the Human Genome Project and contributions to genetic research.

    Discovery of Diseases Caused by Bacteria

    • Louis Pasteur was the first to establish that specific diseases are caused by specific bacteria.

    Evidence for Semi-Conservative DNA Replication

    • Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl provided experimental evidence supporting that DNA replication occurs in a semi-conservative manner.

    Hardy-Weinberg Principle Formula

    • Enables the determination of allele frequencies in a population, helping predict genetic variation across generations.

    First Genetically Engineered Drug

    • Insulin was the first genetically engineered drug, produced by Genentech in 1978.

    Coined the Term 'Genetics'

    • The term 'genetics' was coined by William Bateson, emphasizing the study of heredity and variation.

    Disease Affecting Brain and Body Functioning

    • Huntington's disease is known for causing neurological and physical function decline.

    Hardy-Weinberg Principle Usage

    • Used to analyze and predict genetic variation within populations, assessing evolution and genetic drift.

    DNA Genetic Fingerprinting Discovery

    • Alec Jeffreys discovered DNA fingerprinting, a technique used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns.

    Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for Fruit Fly Research

    • Thomas Hunt Morgan was awarded for his pivotal research utilizing fruit flies to study genetic inheritance.

    Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Recombinant DNA Technology

    • Paul Berg was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in the field of recombinant DNA technology.

    Father of the Human Genome Project

    • Francis Collins is also recognized as the father of the Human Genome Project, overseeing its completion.

    Evidence of Genetic Crossover During Meiosis

    • Barbara McClintock provided evidence for genetic material crossing over during the process of meiosis, enhancing understanding of heredity.

    Twin Studies Confirming Mendel's Findings

    • Thomas J. Bouchard Jr. studied twins to confirm Mendel's findings regarding the heritability of traits.

    Female Scientist in Genetic Studies

    • Mary-Claire King contributed significantly to genetic information and chromosomal studies, including the discovery of BRCA1 gene.

    Induced Genetic Changes Using Radiation

    • Hermann Muller's work involved inducing genetic mutations with radiation and investigating heredity.

    Confirming DNA as the Transforming Factor

    • Oswald Avery demonstrated that DNA, rather than protein, is the transforming factor responsible for genetic information transfer in bacteria.

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    Test your knowledge on Mendel's laws of heredity, including the law of segregation, law of independence, and law of dominance. Understand the principles of dominant and recessive traits, genotype, and genetic inheritance.

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