Genetic Variety

Sections of DNA make

• Genes
• Chromotids 
• Chromosomes
• Traits 

The basic unit of inheritance is

• DNA
• the gene
• the chromosome
• the nucleus

The type of reproduction that produces offspring with the same genetics as the parents.

• asexual

• sexual

This is the type of reproduction that produces offspring that are genetically different from the parents and from each other.

• asexual

• sexual

Which of the following best describes what an allele is?

• One of the possible options for a certain trait or gene
• One trait with only one way of being shown
• One specific trait
• A variety of traits

What is another name for a bunch of DNA that is organized into an "X" shape?

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Allele

• Recessive

Some genes give codes to build the pieces that make up much of our bodies. Which of the following do some genes build?

• water

• protein

• chromosomes

• DNA

Which type of reproduction involves only one parent?

• asexual

• sexual

Which type of reproduction involves 2 differently gendered parents?

• asexual

• sexual

When a baby is born, she cries to be fed. As the baby gets older, she starts to speak a particular language. What type of traits would crying and speaking a language be considered?

• Crying is an acquired trait, but speaking a particular language is not.

• Crying is an inherited trait, but speaking a particular language is not.

• Speaking a particular language and crying are both inherited traits.

• Speaking a particular language is controlled by genes, but crying is not.