Chromosomal theory of inheritance & sex chromosomes

Question 0

one chromosome from each homologous pair is inherited from mother and father.
gametes (germ cells) are haploid
nonhomologous chromosomes independently assort**
homologous chromosomes independently assort

Answer 0

chromosomal theory of inheritance

Question 1

Chromosomes contain genetic material
chromosomes are replicated and passes from parent to offspring
in eukaryotes, nucleus contains chromosomes (found in homologous pairs=diploid)

Answer 1

chromosomal theory of inheritance (CTI)

Question 2

Medel: traits __________ characters:
CTI: homologs ________ non homologs:

Answer 2

segregate: assort
segregate: assort

Question 3

Characteristic of many species

typically 1 homologous pair

Answer 3

sex chromosomes

Question 4

pioneering work on sex linkage and determination

fruit flies

Answer 4

thomas hunt morgan

Question 5

reciprocal crosses to ID X-linked Genes:

Answer 5

males unaffected x females affected

males affected x females unaffected