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Sections
Introduction to Mendel's Experiments
Genotype vs. Phenotype
Punnett Squares
Mendel's Experiments
Mendel's Laws
Monohybrid Crosses
Test Crosses
Dihybrid Crosses
Punnett Square Probability
Incomplete Dominance vs. Codominance
Epistasis
Non-Mendelian Genetics
Pedigrees
Autosomal Inheritance
Sex-Linked Inheritance
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Problem

What is an important limitation of pedigree analysis in studying the inheritance many complex traits?

a. many traits are not influenced by genes

b. many traits are influenced by many loci

c. many traits are influenced by the environment

d. many traits are only found in some family members

e. both b and c 

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Practice Problems
Which of the following is a problem faced by scientists studying human genetics but not by scientists studying plant genetics? a. Inability to do controlled crosses b. Lack of interest from funding agencies c. Shared environment of parents and offspring d. The research is too costly
Which of the following are potential advantages of genetic testing for inherited diseases? a. individuals can make informed decisions about reproduction b. individuals have a greater sense of certainty about their own health c. any possible treatment can be started at an earlier age d. choices A & B only e. choices A, B and C
What is an important limitation of pedigree analysis in studying the inheritance many complex traits? a. many traits are not influenced by genes b. many traits are influenced by many loci c. many traits are influenced by the environment d. many traits are only found in some family members e. both b and c 
Diagrams depicting family relationships and phenotypes for a genetic disorder are:  a. Linkage maps b. Pedigree charts c. Karyotypes d. Punnett squares e. Bell-shaped curves
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