Genetics

When Mendel crossed the first set of peas what were the seeds like?

• Some Wrinkled

• ALL round

• Neither

When Mendel counted the peas, how many were wrinkled?

• One quarter

• None

• Half

What do we call Mendel's factors?

• Chromosomes

• DNA

• Genes

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Why were fruit flies used?

• No generation time

• Short generation time with many offspring

• Long generation time with some offspring

Where are the genes located?

• Nose

• Brain

• Chromosomes

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What do scientist believe is the cause of different diseases like cancer and hemophilla?

• Defective Chromosomes

• Enzymes

• Catalysts

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Being lactose intolerant is caused by what?

• Too many enzymes

• Having a missing enzyme

• Broken bones

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What did Barbara McCintock study?

• Cranberries

• Strawberries

• Maize Corn

What did Barbara McCintock finally get notarized (recognized) for her work?

• After her experiement

• 30 years after her discovery

• After she died

What is DNA?

• The blueprint of life

• Dogs

• Cats