Topic 9-2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for probability?
A
probability = (# times specific outcome) / (# possible outcomes)
2
Q
what is the equation for the multiplication rule?
A
probability = P(event 1) * P(event 2)
3
Q
when does one use the multiplication rule?
A
when a question involves “and”
4
Q
when does one use the addition rule?
A
when a question involves “or”
5
Q
what is the equation for the addition rule?
A
probability = P(event 1) + P(event 2)
6
Q
fertilization is the culmination of:
A
two independent events
7
Q
mendel’s monohybrid experiments revealed:
A
1) principle of segregation
2) concept of dominance
8
Q
what is the principle of independent assortment (aka mendel’s second law)?
A
genes at different loci (on chr) separate independently of one another
