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What does Mendel's Law of Segregation state?
What does Mendel's Law of Segregation state?
- Traits for different genes influence each other's inheritance.
- Alleles for each gene are expressed equally in the offspring.
- Two alleles for each gene separate during gamete formation. (correct)
- Offspring inherit both alleles from one parent.
Which law states that the inheritance of one trait is independent of another?
Which law states that the inheritance of one trait is independent of another?
- Law of Variation
- Law of Dominance
- Law of Independent Assortment (correct)
- Law of Segregation
In Mendel's experiments, which form of a gene is expressed in an organism with alternate forms?
In Mendel's experiments, which form of a gene is expressed in an organism with alternate forms?
- Recessive form
- Incomplete form
- Dominant form (correct)
- Codominant form
During which years did Mendel conduct his experiments with pea plants?
During which years did Mendel conduct his experiments with pea plants?
When were Mendel’s laws rediscovered and acknowledged in the scientific community?
When were Mendel’s laws rediscovered and acknowledged in the scientific community?
Flashcards
Law of Segregation
Law of Segregation
During gamete formation, alleles for a gene separate, so offspring inherit one allele from each parent.
Law of Independent Assortment
Law of Independent Assortment
Genes for different traits are sorted separately; one trait's inheritance doesn't affect another.
Law of Dominance
Law of Dominance
If an organism has alternate forms (alleles) of a gene, the dominant form will be expressed.
Mendel's Experiments
Mendel's Experiments
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Rediscovery Year
Rediscovery Year
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Study Notes
Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
- Mendel's laws describe how traits are passed from one generation to the next
- Law of Segregation: During gamete formation, separate alleles for each gene segregate, and offspring inherit one allele from each parent
- Law of Independent Assortment: Genes for different traits are sorted separately, meaning inheritance of one trait is independent of another
- Law of Dominance: If an organism has different forms of a gene, it will express the dominant form
- Mendel's experiments using pea plants spanned eight years, from 1856 to 1863
- His work was not recognized until 1900 when his laws were rediscovered
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Test your understanding of Mendel's laws of inheritance, including the Law of Segregation, the Law of Independent Assortment, and the Law of Dominance. This quiz covers key principles of genetics and the historical context of Mendel's work with pea plants. Engage with the foundational concepts that shaped modern genetics.
