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What is the primary trait that Mendel observed in his monohybrid crosses?
What is the primary trait that Mendel observed in his monohybrid crosses?
What does the P generation refer to in Mendel's experiments?
What does the P generation refer to in Mendel's experiments?
Which generation is characterized by offspring that all display one parent's trait?
Which generation is characterized by offspring that all display one parent's trait?
What observation did Mendel make regarding the F2 generation?
What observation did Mendel make regarding the F2 generation?
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When Mendel's F1 plants mated with themselves, what was the result observed in the F2 generation?
When Mendel's F1 plants mated with themselves, what was the result observed in the F2 generation?
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Study Notes
Monohybrid Crosses
- Mendel studied pea plants, noting traits differed between parents, for example, plant height.
- Mendel selected a tall plant and a short plant (over 6', under 2'), these were the parents (P generation).
- The offspring (first generation) were all tall (F1 generation).
- All F1 generation offspring grew as tall as the taller parent.
- The F1 generation plants inherited a trait from both parents but only exhibited one trait.
- Mendel allowed the F1 plants to self-pollinate.
- The offspring of this mating is called the F2 generation.
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Explore the concepts of monohybrid crosses as first described by Gregor Mendel through his experiments with pea plants. Discover how different traits are inherited, focusing on the results observed in the P, F1, and F2 generations. This quiz will test your understanding of key genetics principles and terminology.
