Gregor Mendel
Why did Gregor Mendel use pea plants?
They were easy to grow, and he had worked with them before.
What is Genetic Mutation?
An alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA
or
Something that makes an organism different from its family in an irregular way.
What type of hair color is dominant?
Red, blond, or dark
Dark
Are blue eyes recessive?
Yes
How fast was the first person convicted for speeding going?
8 mph
What is the Law of Independent Assortment?
Genes independently separate in reproductive cells, and each parent gives half the chromosomes to create a child.
Can mutations be passed down?
Sometimes
Is baldness a dominant trait?
Yes
Are round or almond-shaped eyes recessive?
Round eyes
Is hot or cold water easier to turn to ice?
Hot water
What is the law of segregation?
Dominant and recessive traits are given randomly from parents to offspring
What do dominant mutations do, compared to recessive mutations?
Recessive mutations can remove all or part of a gene, and result in altering the structure of the protein, then altering its function
Dominant mutations can increase the activity of a gene, and then develop a new activity, or lead to irregular spatial and temporal expression
What type of hairline is dominant?
V-shaped or straight
V-shaped
In sheep, are brown eyes recessive?
No, blue eyes are
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat