MP 2 Science Mid Unit Test

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring?

Back

Gene

Front

True or False: Genes can be passed down from siblings to each other.

Back

False

Front

What is a trait that would not typically be graphed in a study of human similarities?

Back

Favorite food

Front

Which two organisms are more closely related: an orange butterfly and a blue butterfly, or a cat and a dog?

Back

Orange butterfly and blue butterfly

Front

What term describes a living thing?

Back

Organism

Front

What process involves studying or learning more about a subject?

Back

Investigate

Front

What is the term for the observable characteristics of an organism?

Back

Trait

Front

What is the difference between a gene and a trait?

Back

A gene is a segment of DNA that determines a specific trait.

Front

What is the significance of graphs in scientific studies?

Back

Graphs help visualize data and identify patterns or relationships.

Front

What is the role of investigation in scientific research?

Back

Investigation allows scientists to gather information and test hypotheses.