6.3-6.6 Flashcards
discrete=
differnt
mendel laid the groundwork for
genetics
are distinguised characters that r inherited
traits
study of biological inheritance patterns/ variations
genetics
are inherited as discrete units
traits
many ppl thought traits were
blended
use __ key decision in his experiment
3
3 key decisions in his experiment
-use of purebred plants
-control over bredding
-observation of 7 “either or” traits
use pollen to __________ selected pea plants
fertilize
P gen crossed to produce
F1 gen
interrupted the ____ __________ process by removing male flower parts
self pollinating
allowed the ___ plants to self polinate
F1
mendel drew __ conclusions
3
conclusions =
-traits are inherited as diff units
-organisms inherit 2 copies of each gene
-2 copies segregate during gamete formation
gene encode _______ that produce a diverse range of traits
proteins