ABC1 Final - Genetics

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What is genetics?

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The study of how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

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What is self-pollination?

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When pollen transfers from a flower to itself or same plant

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Who is considered the founder of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel

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Which characteristic did Mendel NOT study in pea plants? Options: Flower color, Pod color, Seed texture

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Root length

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What is a trait?

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A genetically determined variant of a characteristic.

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What did Mendel call the original parent generation? Options: F1 generation, F2 generation, P generation, Pure generation

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P generation

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What did Mendel use to track traits through generations?

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Mathematical ratios

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What are the factors that control traits now called?

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Genes

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What is a recessive trait?

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A trait that is masked when paired with a dominant trait.

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The Law of Segregation states that:

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Paired factors separate during gamete formation.