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Biol 322 Exam 2 (Ch. 6-10) 2025 Questions and Answers In the 1850s and 1860s, Mendel bred pea plants and examined the way that traits were passed down across generations. His conclusions, although not accepted during his lifetime established the foundation for the field of genetics. What is the most relevant summary of these conclusions? - ....ANSWER ...-The hereditary factors responsible for traits such as shape and flower color are inherited as discrete units. The purple flower of the F1 offspring of Mendel's parental generation crosses indicate that: - ....ANSWER ...-both a and b: the F1 generation is heterozygous and purple is dominant over white Which of Mednel's laws contradicts the blending theory of inheritance? ....ANSWER ...-Mendel's first law, the law of segregation Which of the following is the difference between a DNA molecule and an RNA molecule - ....ANSWER ...-DNA is a double-stranded molecule whereas RNA is a single- stranded moleucle Which of the following might be found in a prokaryotic cell? - ....ANSWER ...- plasmids If a DNA sequence of the template strand (in the 3'-5' direction) reads ATG, what would be the corresponding mRNA codon (in the 5'-3' direction)? - ....ANSWER ...-UAC …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1