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Same number of chromosomes
Chromosomes are homologous |
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| What is the difference between diploid, tetraploid and hexaploid species? |
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Diploid = 2 pairs of chromosomes. Einkorn wheat
Tetraploid = 4 pairs of chromosomes. Emmer, durum and polish wheat
Hexaploid = 6 pairs of chromosomes. Spelt, Common wheat |
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| What significance is the Ph1 gene? |
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Found on chromosome 5B
Each chromosome will pair only with its homolog from the same genome. Behaves like a diploid
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| What are commercial classes of wheat? |
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Hard and soft
Red and white
Spring and winter |
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| What factors the classifications of wheat? |
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| growth habit, softness (protein content) and redness |
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Kernal Visual Distinguishability
Was removed from the Canadian Grain Act |
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