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The document outlines a genetics exercise involving the inheritance of traits, contrasting ancient blending inheritance theory with Mendelian inheritance. It discusses factors contributing to Mendel's success, the choice of experimental organisms, and the implications of genetic traits like polydactyly. Additionally, it differentiates between key genetic concepts and lists applications of genetics in agriculture, medicine, and industry.

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The document outlines a genetics exercise involving the inheritance of traits, contrasting ancient blending inheritance theory with Mendelian inheritance. It discusses factors contributing to Mendel's success, the choice of experimental organisms, and the implications of genetic traits like polydactyly. Additionally, it differentiates between key genetic concepts and lists applications of genetics in agriculture, medicine, and industry.

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Almonte, George Bill M.

BSEd-Science II-I
Genetics

Exercise No. 1

1. Write I if the following trait is Inherited and A if it is environmentally Acquired. If


inherited, write down whether it is a physical or a physiological trait.

a. Flower color
b. Coat color in cattle
c. Seed coat in plants
d. Ability to produce insulin in humans
e. Diseases
f. Immunity to disease
g. Height
h. Blood type AB
i. Baldness
j. Left-handedness
k. Obesity
l. Color blindness
m. Mental retardation
n. Bone structure
o. Speech

Answers:
a. I – Physical trait
b. I – Physical trait
c. I – Physical trait
d. I – Physiological trait
e. A
f. A
g. I – Physical trait
h. I – Physiological trait
i. I – Physical trait
j. I – Physical trait
k. A
l. I – Physiological trait
m. A
n. I – Physical trait
o. A
2. Describe an ancient hypothesis that explains how traits are passed from parents
to offspring. What is the modern concept that contradicts this hypothesis?
 The ancient blending inheritance theory proposed that offspring inherit a
mix of traits from both parents, like an average of their heights.

 However, Mendelian inheritance, based on Gregor Mendel’s experiments,


showed that traits are inherited through distinct units (genes) rather than
blending. These genes follow specific patterns, with dominant and
recessive traits, which explains why offspring may not always show
intermediate traits.
3. Explain one factor that led to the success of Mendel’s experiments.
 Mendel’s success came from his careful control over plant breeding,
selecting pea plants with clear traits to track inheritance patterns across
generations.

4. If you were to choose between a fruit fly and a mouse for an experimental
organism in genetics, which would you choose. List down three reasons for your
answer.
 I would choose a fruit fly for genetic experiments because it grows quickly,
making it easy to study many generations in a short time. Its small size
makes it simple to manage in large numbers, and there is a lot of existing
research on fruit flies, providing helpful information and methods for
successful experiments.

5. A child born with six fingers on each hand (polydactyly), had the extra fingers
removed by surgery shortly after birth. Polydactyly occurs only in persons who
have at least one polydactylous parent. Will the removal of the extra fingers
mean that this child will not have polydactylous children? Why?
 No, the removal of the extra fingers won’t prevent the child from having
polydactylous children, as the gene for polydactyly is still present in their
DNA and can be passed on to offspring.

6. Differentiate

 Trait and gene: A trait is a characteristic like eye color, while a gene is the
DNA segment that controls it.

 Dominant and recessive gene: A dominant gene expresses its trait with
one copy, while a recessive gene requires two copies to show its trait.

 Pedigree analysis and planned breeding experiments: Pedigree


analysis tracks traits across generations in families, while planned
breeding intentionally mates organisms to study inheritance.
 Population genetics and molecular genetics: Population genetics
studies genetic variation within populations, while molecular genetics
focuses on gene structure and function at the molecular level.

7. List down two uses of genetics in each of the following fields:

a. Agriculture:
1. Making crops resistant to pests.
2. Improving crop growth and quality.

b. Medicine:
1. Using gene therapy for treating genetic diseases.
2. Testing genes to find inherited health problems.

c. Industry:
1. Creating enzymes for manufacturing with modified microbes.
2. Making biofuels using modified organisms.

8. Make a pedigree analysis of a particular trait in your family for three generations.
Which trait do you think is dominant and which is recessive? – accomplish a
pedigree chart for your answers.

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