What was observed in the late 19th century about chromosomes during cell division, and how did this relate to Mendel’s discoveries?

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Why was the significance of Mendel’s work not recognized until after his death?

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How did Gregor Mendel’s experiments contribute to our understanding of genetics, and what were his key findings?

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How might understanding of dominant and recessive alleles influence decisions on embryo screening?

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What are the potential economic, social, and ethical considerations surrounding embryo screening for inherited disorders?

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What is cystic fibrosis, and why is it caused by a recessive allele?

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What is polydactyly, and how does inheriting a dominant allele cause this condition?

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How are inherited disorders passed down through alleles?

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In what ways can genome research aid in tracing human migration patterns and understanding human history?

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How can understanding the human genome contribute to identifying genes associated with diseases and inherited disorders?

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