Mendelian Genetics-Cornell Notes

Multiple Choice

Who is the Father of Genetics?

• Gregor Macheavelli

• Gregory Peck

• Gregor Mendel

• Gregor Maximus

Multiple Choice

Genetics is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Traits are determined by genes on chromosomes.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A gene is a segment of DNA that determines a trait.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 20

• 23

• 40

• 46

Multiple Choice

How many pairs of chromosomes do human have?

• 20

• 23

• 40

• 46

Multiple Choice

Which type of trait is masked? or does not show up?

• Dominant

• Recessive

Multiple Choice

Dominant traits are represented by using CAPITAL letters.

• True

• False

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Genotypes are the combination of alleles represented by the letters...like tt, TT or Tt.

• True

• False

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Phenotypes are the actual appearance of the trait, like blonde hair, tall flowers, dimples.

• True

• False

​Watch the following video about how to do Punnett Squares.

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​Copy and work out the last Punnett square in the summary section of your notes.

Open Ended

What are 3 traits you are interested in learning more about?

(Example- how do I have blonde hair when my parents do not?)

​Skip page 47 and 48 and put this note on page 49 of your journal. We will catch up later this week on those other pages.