Question

Sample Hypothesis: If a mouse inherits a particular form of one trait, then the inheritance of the other trait will not be affected because alleles assort independently.

Check all correct elements below that you included in your hypothesis.

format: “If . . . then . . . because . . . ”

independent variable: inheritance of trait 1

dependent variable: inheritance of trait 2

reason: alleles assort independently

Answer 1

All three elements are included.

- Independent variable: inheritance of trait 1 — included ("If a mouse inherits a particular form of one trait")
- Dependent variable: inheritance of trait 2 — included ("then the inheritance of the other trait will not be affected")
- Reason: alleles assort independently — included ("because alleles assort independently")