Genetics Quiz 1

the condensed form of DNA is called________________

• an allele
• a gene
• a chromosome
• a phenotype

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

• heredity
• trait
• gene
• allele

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Complex molecules which make up structures and carry out functions of an organism

• protein
• chromosome
• DNA
• gene

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

A single piece of coiled DNA found in the cells; contains genes that encode traits.

• gene
• chromosome
• trait
• DNA

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes

• protein
• trait
• DNA
• gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Complex molecule that carries genetic information that defines an organism's traits. It is stored in the nucleus.

• DNA
• protein
• RNA
• glucose nucleic acid (GNA)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA 

• is a mutation
• can be a mutation or an epigenetic change
• is an epigenetic change
• always leads to a permanent change in DNA

Chromosomes are divided into segments called

• chromosomes

• genes

• cell differentiation