DNA
What is DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Genes + Environment = ?
Behaviour
Who is the father of Genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What are different versions of the same gene that determines traits?
Alleles
A dog's genome consists of how many genes?
20,000
DNA tells Amino Acids to form?
Protein
What is Epigenetics?
Any chemical modification of DNA that affects gene expression without affecting the DNA sequence.
Whom conducted the Famous Lovebird Experiment?
Fischer and Peach
What is eye colouring as a trait?
Qualitative
What percent of a dog's gene's determine appearance?
less than 1%
DNA lives in what cell?
Nucleus
What is internal genetic composition?
Genotype
Whom conducted the Fox Experiment?
Belynaev
What is an example of a Quantitative Trait?
Blood Pressure, Height
What dog's come from a closed gene pool?
Pure Breeds
DNA make copies of itself called?
RNA -Ribonucleic Acid
What is a Phenotype?
A physical characteristic
Who conducted the Pea Experiment?
Gregor Mendel
Can a trait be physical or behavioural?
Yes
How many genes determine a brachycephalic dog's head shape?
1 gene
The genetic code has what 4 letters?
A, T, G, & C
What are genetics influenced by?
Experiences
Whom suggested that instinctive behaviour was somehow transferred from parents without the need for any learning process?
Charles Darwin
What is an inherited trait example in an animal?
Fur patterns
What percentage does behaviour genes account for in dog's?
60-70% variation among dog breeds