The Work of Gregor Mendel Provided an Answer to Two

question 7

Multiple Choice

The work of Gregor Mendel provided an answer to two prevailing hypotheses popular at the time. What were these two hypotheses?

• A) Mitosis is only typical in vertebrates. Meiosis is only typical in invertebrates.
• B) The two major hypotheses of the time were blending inheritance and inheritance of acquired characteristics.
• C) Animals use one set of rules for inheritance, and plants use a different set.
• D) Peas and other domestic plants are unsuited for studies of inheritance, but wild plants are perfectly suited.
• E) Self-fertilization is the rule in plants, whereas cross-fertilization is the rule in animals.

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Definitions:

Instrumentalities

The perceived relationship between performing a specific behavior and achieving a certain outcome, key in understanding motivation.

Capable Workers

Capable workers are employees who possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform their jobs effectively.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards of taking certain actions.

Expectancy

The probability that work effort will be followed by performance accomplishment.