Mendel's Understanding of the Inheritance of Traits in Peas,expressed in Modern

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mendel's understanding of the inheritance of traits in peas,expressed in modern language,included: Check all that apply.

• A)parents transmit information encoded in genes.
• B)each individual contains two genes for each trait.
• C)not all genes are identical; alternative forms (alleles)exist.
• D)each of the alleles present in an individual is discrete.
• E)if a given allele is present,its effects will be seen in the individual.

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Definitions:

Molecular Data

Information at a molecular level, including DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, used in various scientific studies.

Apes and Humans

A reference to the biological and evolutionary connections between humans and other members of the Hominidae family, such as gorillas and chimpanzees.

Split Occurred

A phrase indicating that a division or separation took place, often used to describe evolutionary divergences or social and organizational splits.

Endothermic

Refers to a process or reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, usually in the form of heat.