2. CheckPoint: Mendel on Patterns of Inheritance
• Resources: Ch. 3 of Bioinquiry
• Review Ch. 3 of Bioinquiry.
• Post a 300- to 500-word response to the following:
o How did Mendel’s approach to answering scientific questions differ from that of his contemporaries?
o How did his novel approach contribute to his success in describing how traits are inherited?
o What advantages did he enjoy by choosing to study the garden pea?
o Piecing It Together on p. 78 of the text describes the six major concluding principles Mendel hypothesized from his work. Describe three of them.
To answer the questions posted, I will explain each question individually and provide guidance on how to find the information you need to formulate a response.
Question 1: How did Mendel's approach to answering scientific questions differ from that of his contemporaries?
To answer this question, you need to compare Mendel's approach to that of his contemporaries. Start by reviewing Chapter 3 of the "Bioinquiry" resource mentioned. Look for sections that discuss Mendel's methodology or approach in conducting his experiments. Pay attention to any information that highlights the differences in his approach compared to other scientists of his time. Take notes on the key points and use them to compose your response.
Question 2: How did his novel approach contribute to his success in describing how traits are inherited?
In order to answer this question, you will need to understand the impact of Mendel's approach on his success in describing the inheritance of traits. Review the relevant sections in Chapter 3 of the "Bioinquiry" resource to understand how Mendel's methodology and experimental design played a crucial role in his success. Look for information on how his approach allowed him to uncover and describe the patterns of inheritance accurately. Use this information to explain the contribution of his novel approach to his success.
Question 3: What advantages did he enjoy by choosing to study the garden pea?
To answer this question, refer back to the "Bioinquiry" Ch. 3 resource and look for information on why Mendel chose to study garden peas in his experiments. Take note of the advantages or characteristics of garden peas that made them an ideal organism for his research. These could include their physical attributes, ease of cultivation, or specific traits that Mendel could observe and manipulate with relative ease. Compile this information to explain the advantages Mendel enjoyed by selecting garden peas as his experimental subject.
Question 4: Piecing It Together on p. 78 of the text describes the six major concluding principles Mendel hypothesized from his work. Describe three of them.
To answer this question, locate page 78 of the "Bioinquiry" text and identify the section titled "Piecing It Together." Read the content provided and identify the six major concluding principles hypothesized by Mendel. Select three of these principles and summarize them in your own words. You may need to analyze the information surrounding each principle to fully grasp its meaning and significance. Use this understanding to describe each principle accurately in your response.
Remember to use the information found in the provided resources, cite any references used in your response, and aim for a 300- to 500-word length for your overall response.