CK-12 Genetics: 3.7 Non-Mendelian Inheritance

Each characteristic Mendel investigated was controlled by one _____?

• Alleles
• DNA
• Chromosome
• Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Different variations of a gene are called?

• Alleles
• DNA
• Chromosome
• Gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In Mendel’s study, the alleles were either completely dominant or _____.

• Domiant
• Recessive

Both alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype of the heterozygote.

• Codominance
• Incomplete dominance.
• Polygenic characteristics

For a red and white codominance heterozygous flower, _____ colors are shown.

• Red
• White
• Both
• Pink

Phenotype of a heterozygote offspring is a combination of both homozygous parents.

• Codominance
• Incomplete dominance.
• Polygenic characteristics

Crossing a homozygous red and white flower, and the offspring is pink is an example of _____.

• Codominance
• Incomplete dominance.
• Polygenic characteristics

Snapdragon color is an example of ________

• Codominance
• Incomplete dominance.
• Polygenic characteristics

Black and white checkered chickens is an example of ______.

• Codominance
• Incomplete dominance.
• Polygenic characteristics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Blood type is determined by _______ alleles

• One
• Two
• Multiple