Which of the Following Observations Refutes the Blending Theory of Inheritance

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations refutes the blending theory of inheritance?

• A) When a red plant is crossed with a white plant, the resulting offspring are pink.
• B) Most of the features of offspring are not intermediates of their parents' traits.
• C) Gametes carrying different types of alleles can not fuse successfully.
• D) After meiosis, two copies of a given gene end up in the same gamete.

Explain the biological basis and methods of assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

Understand the principles and impact of genetic disorders and their genetic screening methodologies.

Identify contraceptive methods and their mechanisms of action.

Understand the physiological responses and treatments for reproductive health issues.

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Definitions:

Medulla

A part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism in organisms that regulates biological rhythms and cycles, such as sleep-wake cycles, often in response to environmental cues.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate essential bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and sleep.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a structure within the brain that serves as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the senses to the appropriate areas of the brain.