Genetics Explained: From Pea Plants to Tongue Rolling

The video tutorial introduces genetics, explaining how traits are inherited from parents to offspring. It discusses observable traits like hair and eye color, and the ability to roll one's tongue. The tutorial highlights Gregor Mendel's pioneering work with pea plants, which led to the discovery of dominant and recessive traits. Mendel's experiments showed that traits follow specific patterns of inheritance. The video concludes with a review and questions to reinforce learning.

What is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring called?

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Genetics

Which type of plants did Gregor Mendel use for his genetic experiments?

• Pea plants

• Tomato plants

• Ferns

• None of the above

What did Mendel conclude about the yellow and green seed colors in pea plants?

• Both colors are equally dominant

• Yellow is dominant over green

• Yellow is recessive

• Green is dominant over yellow

What title is Gregor Mendel known by due to his contributions to genetics?

• Genetics King

• Father of Genetics

• Science Monk

• Friar of Plants

Which of the following is NOT a trait that can be inherited?

• Eye color

• Hair texture

• Ability to roll your tongue

• Favorite color