Unraveling the Secrets of Life
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Which discovery triggered a biological revolution in the 20th century?

  • The study of diverse organisms
  • The synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Mendelian genetics
  • Gregor Mendel's rules of genetics
  • Watson and Crick's discovery of the DNA double helix (correct)

    • Which organisms provide intellectual capital for cancer research?

  • Yeast
  • Worms
  • Flies
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Who established the basic rules of genetics?

  • Gregor Mendel (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Watson and Crick
  • None of the above

    • Which type of organisms do Mendelian genetics apply to?

    <p>All sexual organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is genetic information passed from one organism to its offspring?

    <p>Particulate form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Watson and Crick's discovery of the DNA double helix in the field of biology?

    <p>Their discovery triggered a biological revolution in the 20th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Mendelian genetics influence modern biological thinking?

    <p>It influenced all aspects of modern biological thinking, including molecular biology and contemporary cancer research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic rules of genetics established by Gregor Mendel?

    <p>The rules govern how genes are passed from one complex organism to the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms do Mendelian genetics apply to?

    <p>Mendelian genetics apply to virtually all sexual organisms, including metazoa and metaphyta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form is genetic information passed from one organism to its offspring?

    <p>Genetic information is passed in particulate form from an organism to its offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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