Briefly explain why each of the following theories is incorrect:
a. Pangenesis
b. Preformationism
c. Blending inheritance
d. Inheritance of acquired characteristics

Match each of the descriptions (a through d) with the correct theory or concept listed below. Preformationism Pangenesis Germ-plasm theory Inheritance of acquired characteristics
a. Each reproductive cell contains a complete set of genetic information.
b. All traits are inherited from one parent.
c. Genetic information may be altered by the use of a characteristic.
d. Cells of different tissues contain different genetic information.

Consider a diploid organism with 2n = 6. What happens to this cell during meiosis?

Genetics is said to be both a very old science and a very young science. Explain what is meant by this statement.

The resting phase of the cell cycle is called ____________ .

Briefly explain the contribution that each of the following people made to the study of genetics.
a. Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann
b. August Weismann
c. Gregor Mendel
d. James Watson and Francis Crick
e. Kary Mullis

Describe at least one trait that appears to run in your family (appears in multiple members of the family). Does this trait run in your family because it is an inherited trait or because it is caused by environmental factors that are common to family members? How might you distinguish between these possibilities?

Describe some of the ways in which your own genetic makeup affects you as a person. Be as specific as you can.

Outline some of the ways in which genetics is important to all of us.

What is the significance of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Describe three checkpoints of the cell cycle.

Cell cycle checkpoints are present to _________.

The cell cycle is regulated by checkpoints during the _______ phases.

Are mutations good or bad? Explain your answer.