The Pollution of Land, Air, and Water, Especially Through Nuclear

question 70

True/False

The pollution of land, air, and water, especially through nuclear waste, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals, poses additional risks to life on our planet.

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Definitions:

Alleles

Different forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome, influencing the development of different traits or characteristics in an organism.

Mendel's Law

Principles established by Gregor Mendel defining the inheritance patterns of traits through generations, including the law of segregation and independent assortment.

Independent Assortment

A principle of genetics stating that genes for different traits are separated into gametes independently of each other during meiosis.

Segregation

The act of separating or setting apart from others; can refer to the separation of substances or to discriminatory practices based on race or other factors.