chapter 11-1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring called?
A
HEREDITY
2
Q
who is the “father of genetics”?
A
GREGOR MENDEL
3
Q
is self pollenating asexual or sexual reproduction?
A
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION
4
Q
a specific characteristic is called what?
A
TRAIT
5
Q
mendel decides that there must be a pair of____ that control each trait.
A
FACTORS
6
Q
factors that control each trait are called what?
A
GENES
7
Q
the different gene choices for a trait are called what?
A
ALLELES
8
Q
homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase 1 this is called what?
A
SEGREGATION
