Why Did Mendel Choose Pea Plants to Experiment On

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did Mendel choose pea plants to experiment on?

• A) Offspring of pea plants are fertile.
• B) They have a number of different distinct traits.
• C) They are self-fertilizing.
• D) They have a relatively short life cycle.
• E) All of theses are reasons Mendel chose pea plants to experiment on.

Recognize the effects of smoking and environmental pollutants on respiratory health.

Understand the genetic factors involved in respiratory conditions.

Explain the physiological mechanisms involved in ventilation.

Describe how respiratory functions are regulated.

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Definitions:

Induced Fit

Conformational change in the active site of an enzyme that occurs when it binds to its substrate.

Enzyme's Shape

Refers to the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme, which is crucial for its ability to catalyze specific biochemical reactions.

Binding

The process of chemically linking two or more molecules together, often referring to the interaction between a protein and a ligand.

Substrate

The underlying substance or layer on which an organism lives, grows, or is attached, or a material upon which an enzyme acts.