Introduction to Genetics

Introduction into Genetics

Multiple Choice

______________ is the study of heredity.

• Inheritance

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Dominant

Multiple Choice

What type of plant did Gregor Mendel use for his studies?

• Cotton plants

• Bean plants

• Pea plants

• Corn plants

Multiple Choice

_________________ is the passing of traits or characteristics from the parent to the offspring.

• Environmental factor

• Heredity

• Genetics

• Biotic

Multiple Choice

___________ is one of two or more versions of a gene (ex. D or d).

• Genotype

• Homozygous

• Purebred

• Allele

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the correct genotype for homozygous recessive?

• DD

• ab

• dd

• Dd

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an organism's phenotype?

• Tt

• Bb

• BB

• Red hair

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the correct genotype for heterozygous?

• DD

• dd

• St

• Aa

Multiple Choice

Who is considered to be the "Father of Genetics"?

• Robert Hooke

• Gregor Mendel

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei