G6- Multi-Trait Inheritance

Question 1

Discontinus variation

Answer 1

One charactersitic that doesn’t interact with any others

I.e. pea colour did not interact or effect if it was wrinkled

Question 2

True or false: Many traits are not controlled by groups of genes

Answer 2

FALSE

-Most traits that are inherited are actually controlled by groups of genes, not one single gene

Question 3

Phenotype is usually the result of_____ this is called continous…

Answer 3

a group of genes

meaning the traits can be affeted by genes around it

Question 4

An individual who is heterozygous for two characteristics can produce…

Answer 4

4 possible types of gametes

-law of inheritance

Question 5

True or false: inheriting one allele has no impact on the inheritance of another and relates to the law of independent assortment

Answer 5

TRUE

1. -This means parents are just as likely to produce any of the four gametes