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Which event signifies the discovery of DNA?
Which event signifies the discovery of DNA?
- Matthias Schleiden and Theodore Schwann proposed the Cell Theory
- Friedrich Miescher discovered DNA (correct)
- Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of the Species'
- Walter Flemming published the description of mitosis
Who is acknowledged as the father of genetics?
Who is acknowledged as the father of genetics?
- Gregor Mendel (correct)
- Walter Sutton
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Correns
Which scientists formulated the Chromosome Theory?
Which scientists formulated the Chromosome Theory?
- Oswald Avery and Colin MacLeod
- Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri (correct)
- Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries
- James Watson and Francis Crick
Who rediscovered Mendel's work alongside Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries?
Who rediscovered Mendel's work alongside Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries?
Which scientist first used the term 'gene'?
Which scientist first used the term 'gene'?
Who proposed that genes are located on the chromosomes?
Who proposed that genes are located on the chromosomes?
Which field of genetics focuses on the transmission of traits from generation to generation?
Which field of genetics focuses on the transmission of traits from generation to generation?
What method is used to study the mode of inheritance of a certain trait by crossing individuals with contrasting characters?
What method is used to study the mode of inheritance of a certain trait by crossing individuals with contrasting characters?
What type of variation refers to differences in the functioning of body parts?
What type of variation refers to differences in the functioning of body parts?
In genetic studies, what method involves analyzing the chromosome composition of an organism?
In genetic studies, what method involves analyzing the chromosome composition of an organism?
Which field combines cytology and genetics to study cell genetics?
Which field combines cytology and genetics to study cell genetics?
Which method is utilized to establish new species and detect chromosomal aberrations?
Which method is utilized to establish new species and detect chromosomal aberrations?
What type of variation deals with differences in continuously measured traits like height and weight?
What type of variation deals with differences in continuously measured traits like height and weight?
What causes evolution by allowing individuals to adapt to changing environments?
What causes evolution by allowing individuals to adapt to changing environments?
Identical twins are derived from:
Identical twins are derived from:
Which type of variation refers to differences in appearance, form, and structure of the body?
Which type of variation refers to differences in appearance, form, and structure of the body?
Which method is used in genetic studies to observe offspring from generation to generation?
Which method is used in genetic studies to observe offspring from generation to generation?
What approach is employed to determine the mode of inheritance of a gene in humans?
What approach is employed to determine the mode of inheritance of a gene in humans?
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