mendal: father of genetics Flashcards
1
Q
Who is known as the “Father of Genetics”?
A
Gregor Mendel.
2
Q
What organism did Mendel use for his experiments?
A
Garden pea plants.
3
Q
How many traits did Mendel study in pea plants?
A
7 traits
4
Q
What are the two seed shapes Mendel observed?
A
Round and wrinkled.
5
Q
What are the two seed colors?
A
Yellow and green.
6
Q
What are the two pod shapes?
A
Full and constricted.
7
Q
What are the two pod colors?
A
Green and yellow.
8
Q
What are the two flower positions?
A
Axial (side) and terminal (top).
9
Q
What are the two flower colors?
A
Purple and white.
10
Q
What are the two stem lengths?
A
Tall and short.
