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Comprehensive test bank for Portage Learning – Genetics Module 1. Includes chapter- and topic-based exam-style questions with accurate, verified answers to support genetics coursework, quizzes, and module review. Fully searchable PDF ideal for students and instructors preparing for Genetics Module 1 assessments through Portage Learning.

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Charles Darwin published Origin of
1 Early example of selective breeding 2
Species in ____________



William Harvey developed the
3 todays genetics
concept of _______________


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,Early example of selective breeding wolves to dogs


Selective breeding induces ________ consistency, diversity
and __________


Preformation the fertilized egg contains a complete miniature
adult


The "miniature adult" in preformation homunculus
is called the _________


William Harvey developed the epigenesis
concept of _______________


Define epigenesis A cell is fertilized and replicates, resulting in a baby


Epigenesis is contrasted with what? Preformation


Cell theory was developed by Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann; 1830
___________ and ____________ in which year?


Define cell theory All living things are composed of cells


Cell theory is contrasted with spontaneous generation
______________


Spontaneous generation was Aristotle
proposed by who?


Define spontaneous generation organisms can be spontaneously formed from non-
living substances

, Charles Darwin published Origin of 1859
Species in ____________


Define natural selection the process whereby organisms better adapted to
their environment tend to survive and produce
more offspring, making that trait more prevalent


Define evolution Changes in a species over time


Define genetics the study of heredity and the variation of inherited
characteristics.


Define the chromosomal theory of the idea that the genetic material in living
inheritance organisms is contained in chromosomes, and genes
have specific places on those chromosomes


Define homologous chromosomes Pair (one from each parent) of chromosomes that
have the same size, band sequence, shape, and
gene BUT may have different alleles


The haploid number of 23
chromosomes in humans is


The diploid number of chromosomes 46
in humans is


Define alleles different versions of the same gene


Define wild type allele Most common allele found in nature


Define mutant allele Rarer forms of an allele

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