Non-Mendelian Inheritance Quiz

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What is non-Mendelian inheritance?

A complex pattern of inheritance that does not follow the laws of heredity by Gregor Mendel.

What does incomplete dominance describe?

The formation of a trait that is in between the phenotypes of the parents.

What is codominance?

A non-Mendelian type of dominance where the alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed.

Which of the following describes sex-linked traits?

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What are multiple alleles?

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What does monogenic inheritance involve?

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What are additive alleles?

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Define endemic species.

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What characterizes endangered species?

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What are extinct species?

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What does species richness refer to?

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Non-Mendelian inheritance?

A complex pattern of inheritance that does not follow Mendel's laws.

Incomplete dominance?

The formation of a trait that is in between the phenotypes of the parents.

Codominance?

A type of dominance where both alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed.

Sex-linked traits?

Traits influenced by the individual's sex.

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Multiple alleles?

More than a pair of alleles that controls the expression of a trait.

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Monogenic inheritance?

Involves the inheritance of one gene.

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Additive alleles?

Alleles that, when inherited in more copies, express traits to a larger degree.

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Endemic species?

Species that are exclusively found in a specific geographical area.

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Endangered species?

Species with low or dwindling populations, threatened with extinction.

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Extinct species?

Species that have disappeared from the Earth.

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Species richness?

The number of species in a particular area.

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Study Notes

Non-Mendelian Inheritance

  • Characterized by inheritance patterns that do not adhere to Mendel's principles.

Incomplete Dominance

  • Results in offspring displaying a phenotype that is a blend of the parents' traits rather than one trait being dominant over the other.

Codominance

  • Both alleles in a heterozygote are expressed fully and simultaneously, leading to a phenotype that showcases features from both alleles.

Sex-Linked Traits

  • Genes associated with sex chromosomes can influence traits, with expressions related to gender.
  • Sex-influenced traits: Autosomal traits affected by the sex of the individual but not located on sex chromosomes.
  • Sex-limited traits: Autosomal traits whose expression is restricted to one sex.

Multiple Alleles

  • Involves more than two alleles controlling the expression of a trait.
  • Ishihara test plates are employed to assess color vision deficiencies such as color blindness.

Monogenic Inheritance

  • Involves a single gene determining a trait.
  • Polygenic (Multiple gene) inheritance: Traits are governed by multiple genes, leading to a wider range of phenotypes.

Additive Alleles

  • Refers to the cumulative effect of alleles where inheriting more copies results in more pronounced traits.

Biodiversity in the Philippines

  • Endemic species: Unique species that are native to a specific geographical region and not found elsewhere.
  • Endangered species: Species with low populations at risk of extinction.
  • Extinct species: Organisms that no longer exist on Earth.
  • Species richness: Measurement of the number of different species present in a given area.

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