Mendel's Experiments

Who is known as the father of genetics?

• Isaac Newton

• Gregor Johann Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

What type of plants did Mendel use for his experiments?

• Rice

• Peas

• Wheat

• Corn

What was the main focus of Mendel's experiments?

• Astronomy

• Chemical reactions

• Inheritance in pea plants

• Animal behavior

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the term for traits that appear in the F1 generation?

• Recessive

• Blended

• Neutral

• Dominant

What ratio did Mendel find in the F2 generation for dominant to recessive traits?

• 1:1

• 2:1

• 3:1

• 4:1

What principle states that traits are inherited independently?

• Principle of Recessiveness

• Principle of Dominance

• Principle of Independent Assortment

• Principle of Blending

In what year did Mendel publish his paper on plant hybridization?

• 1856

• 1866

• 1876

• 1886

What was the initial reaction of the scientific community to Mendel's work?

• Critically acclaimed

• Ignored

• Immediate acceptance

• Banned

How many traits did Mendel study in pea plants?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 5

What did Mendel use to prevent self-pollination in pea plants?

• Insects

• Water

• Removing stamen

• Covering with a bag