Mendel's Plant Hybridization Experiments Demonstrated That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Mendel's plant hybridization experiments demonstrated that

• A)inherited traits from each parent blended together in the offspring.
• B)DNA was the molecule carrying the genetic code.
• C)peas were a poor choice for understanding basic hereditary principles.
• D)traits inherited from each parent remained distinct in the offspring.

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Definitions:

Critical Values

Threshold values on the scale of a test statistic beyond which the null hypothesis is rejected.

Variables

Any characteristics, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 is total positive linear correlation, 0 is no linear correlation, and -1 is total negative linear correlation.

Critical Values

Thresholds in statistical testing that delineate areas where the test statistic leads to the rejection or acceptance of the null hypothesis.