Mendel's Study of Genetics Differed from Studies of His Contemporaries

question 65

Multiple Choice

Mendel's study of genetics differed from studies of his contemporaries' because he

• A)used only pure-breeding parents.
• B)examined several different traits at the same time.
• C)kept careful records and analyzed the data statistically.
• D)worked on plants rather than animals.
• E)confirmed the blending theory of inheritance.

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Definitions:

Starches

Complex carbohydrates composed of numerous glucose units, serving as a vital energy store in many plants.

Pigment

A substance that selectively absorbs light of specific wavelengths.

Stomatal Opening

The process by which stomata, the microscopic pores found on the surface of leaves, open to allow for gas exchange, including releasing oxygen and taking in carbon dioxide.

Blue

A color associated with a wavelength between 450 and 495 nanometers, often used in biological contexts to refer to coloration in cells or tissues.