Mendel's Work

(a)   is the passing of physical characteristics from parent to offspring.

Each different form of a characteristic is called a

• trait

• gene

• allele

• DNA

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(a)   is the scientific study of heredity.

A new organism begins to form when egg and sperm join in the process called

• pollination

• insemination

• fertilization

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Which part on a flower, produces the female sex cells, or eggs?

Answer explanation

The pistil

The (a)   produces pollen, which contains the male sex cells, or sperm.

Before fertilization can occur, what process must come first?

Answer explanation

Before fertilization can happen in pea plants, pollen must reach the pistil of the of a pea flower. This is called pollination.

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Explain "cross pollination"

Answer explanation

To cross two plants, you must remove pollen from one plant ad place it on another plant.

An organism that is the offspring of many generations with the same traits is known as a

• purebred

• crossbred

What results were shown in the second generation (F2) of pea plants?

Answer explanation

The plants in the F2 generation (second filial) were a mix of tall and short plants

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