A Gene Is Considered to Be Non-Mendelian in Its Inheritance

question 31

Multiple Choice

A gene is considered to be non-Mendelian in its inheritance pattern if it seems to "violate" Mendel's laws. Which of the following would then NOT be considered non-Mendelian?

• A)A gene whose expression varies depending on the gender of the transmitting parent
• B)A gene derived solely from maternal inheritance
• C)A gene transmitted via the cytoplasm or cytoplasmic structures
• D)A gene transmitted to males from the maternal line and from fathers to daughters
• E)A gene transmitted by a virus to egg-producing cells

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Definitions:

Collinear

Refers to points lying on the same straight line.

Perimeter

The total distance around the edge of a two-dimensional shape.

Vertices

The corners or points where two or more edges meet in a geometric shape.

Shifted

Refers to the transformation of a graph or equation that results in its movement to a different position on the coordinate plane, without altering its shape.