Gregor Mendel Flashcards
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Who is Gregor Mendel?
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The father of modern genetics, who studied inheritance in pea plants for a decade
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What are three reasons of why Mendel used Peas to experiment?
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- Peas self fertilize (True breeding)
- Peas mature in one season
- Peas produce large quantities at once
3
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What is a Monohybrid Cross?
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When two individuals are identical except for one trait
4
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What does P, F1, and F2 mean?
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P = Parent
F1 = First filial
F2 = Second filial
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