Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
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Transcribed Image Text:Why are there variations in organisms produced by the same parents?
Essential Questions
6.
7.
How and when did humans know that re inherited from parents?
Why are pure-breeding organisms used to study genetic inheritance?
What are the chances of passing on certain craits to future generations?
How does genetics explain inherited traits?
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9.
10.
1.
How is genetic information copied from parents and transmitted to offspring?
12.
Why are there varied traits?
How important are chromosomes of parents in determining the gender of their child?
How are genetic abnormalities detected?
When do GMOS pose potential hazards to the environment?
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Transcribed Image Text:11.
A polygenic trait is also called
multiple
a.
continuous trait
holandric gene
d.
X-link gene
b.
A plant bearing pink flowers is allowed to pollinate itself. Every generation thereafter, the
plant still produces pink flowers. This condition is known as
hybridization
12.
C.
pure breeding
a.
b.
incomplete dominance
d.
segregation
13.
A homozygous red-flowered plant was crossed with a homozygous white-flowered plant and
resulted in an offspring with red flowers. This demonstrates a case of
dihybrid cross
monohybrid cross
a.
C.
b.
dominance
d.
pure breeding
How many chromosomes does a human gamete have?
14.
12
a.
C.
24
b.
23
d.
46
If a heterozygous tall plant (TI) is crossed with a short plant (t), how many percent of the
offspring are heterozygous tall?
15.
a.
25%
с.
75%
b.
50%
d.
100%
Critical Thinking
Are you in favor of the idea that couples should undergo genetic counseling? Why?
Explain why Gregor Mendel chose pea plants for his experiments.
Albinism is caused by a mutation; because of which, an animal or plant lacks pigmentation.
How can albinism harm or benefit an organism?
If vou own a chicken farm, how useful is keeping of records of egg size and number of eggs
B.
eaborate
1.
2.
3.
4.
laid help you breed the best egg-laying chicken?
Search library or internet resources to find out about modern methods of breeding. Use
diagrams to explain processes and results of the breeding programs.
5.
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