CK-12 Genetics 3.2 Mendel's First Experiment

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What is the F1 generation in Mendel's experiments?

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The F1 generation is the first generation of offspring produced from a cross of two parent plants.

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What happens when the F1 generation self-pollinates?

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When the F1 generation self-pollinates, it produces the F2 generation, which shows a mix of traits.

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What percentage of the F2 generation is expected to be purple when the F1 generation self-pollinates?

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75% of the F2 generation is expected to be purple.

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What is the ratio of yellow to green peas in Mendel's experiments?

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The ratio of yellow to green peas is 3:1.

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What color is dominant in Mendel's pea plant experiments?

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Yellow is the dominant color in Mendel's pea plant experiments.

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What are alleles?

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Alleles are different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What does purebred mean?

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Purebred refers to organisms that have a lineage of the same traits, resulting in consistent offspring.

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What is a hybrid?

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A hybrid is the offspring resulting from the cross of two different purebred parents.