Problem:
Question 1: Which of the following best describes what is meant by 'Inheritance' in biological terms?
A.structure and function of genes
B.the ultimate result of meiosis
C.the passing of genes from parental cell to daughter cell in mitosis
D.passing of traits from parent to offspring
Question 2: Gregor Mendel used pea plants to analyze inheritance patterns. In retrospect, pea plants were a great experiential unit for Mendel for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A.pea plants only have dominat and recessive genes
B.pea plants grow fast and are easy to maintain
C.pea plants can be easily manipulated in producing hybrids
D.pea plants have many characters that express one of two types
Question 3: Which of the following best describes the difference between alleles and genes?
A.alleles are temporary; genes are permanent
B.alleles are variations of a gene
C.alleles are inherited, genes are not
D.there is no difference between genes and alleles
Give reasoning with your answer.