The Rediscovery of Mendelian Genetics

Who was known for not understanding how traits are passed down, leading to the concept of 'pangene'?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Louis Pasteur

• Hugo de Vries

Which term did Mendel introduce to describe traits that mask others?

• Recessive

• Dominant

• Hybrid

• Purebred

What did Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment state?

• Each trait is controlled by single genes

• Only dominant traits are inherited

• Genes for different traits are inherited independently

• Traits are passed down at random

What was the primary goal of Gregor Mendel's pea plant experiments?

• To become famous

• To discover DNA

• To improve plant breeding techniques

• To challenge Darwin's theories

What was Mendel's second choice of plant for experiments, which reproduces asexually?

• English peas

• Hawkweed

• Evening primroses

• Corn

Why was Mendel's work initially ignored?

• It contradicted Darwin's theories

• It was too advanced for his time

• His experiments were flawed

• He did not publish his findings

Who did NOT independently rediscover Mendel's work around 1900?

• Barbara McClintock

• Carl Correns

• Erich von Tschermak

• Hugo de Vries

What was the main focus of the Fly Room at Columbia University?

• Fruit fly genetics

• Bacterial genetics

• Human genetics

• Plant genetics

Which organism did Barbara McClintock use for her genetic research?

• Corn

• Pea plants

• Fruit flies

• Bread mold

What groundbreaking discovery did McClintock make about genes?

• Dominance and recessiveness

• Laws of inheritance

• Genetic linkage maps

• Transposition of genes