Name the Single Individual Whose Work in the Mid -1800s

question 25

Multiple Choice

Name the single individual whose work in the mid -1800s contributed to our understanding of the particulate nature of inheritance as well as the basic genetic transmission patterns. With which organism did this person work?

• A) George Beadle; Neurospora
• B) Thomas Hunt Morgan; Drosophila
• C) Charles Darwin; Ephestia
• D) Calvin Bridges; Drosophila
• E) Gregor Mendel; Pisum sativum

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.

Market Basket

A selection of goods and services used to track changes in prices and inflation over time.

Republic of Venice

A sovereign state and maritime republic from the 7th century to 1797, known for its economic, cultural, and military power in the Mediterranean region.

Bellini

An influential Italian Renaissance painter known for his keen use of color and development of a more naturalistic portrayal of figures.