Genetics Review

The basic unit of heredity is called a(n):

• Gene
• Allele
• Phenotype
• Genotype

Different forms of a gene are called:

• Alleles
• Phenotypes
• Genes
• Chromosomes

An inherited characteristic is knows as a(n):

• Pedigree
• Trait
• Chromatid
• Chromosome

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The study of heredity:

• Genetics
• Biology
• Physiology
• Cytology

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring:

• Heredity
• Dominant
• Recessive
• Polite

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Makes up chromosomes that are in the nucleus:

• DNA
• PTC
• ATP
• LOL

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A change in DNA:

• Mutation
• Phenotype
• Genotype
• Albinism

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When a plant fertilizes another plant:

• self-pollination
• cross-pollination
• true-breeding
• allele-breeding

What carries the genes that determine sex (gender)?

• Sex chromosomes
• homologous chromosomes
• phenotypes
• karyotypes

He is known as the "Father of Genetics":

• Mendel
• Punnett
• Sutton
• Hooke