Genetics intro

An organisms observable physical traits

• genotype
• phenotype

The passing of traits from parent to offspring 

• Heredity 
• Genetics 
• Hybrid 
• Probability 

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Who was the father of genetics 

• Sagan 
• Issac Newton 
• Gregor Mendel 
• C.jenkins 

How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?

• 10
• 12
• 23
• 46

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Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?

• Scientists have no idea
• Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad
• Because pairs can divide easier
• Because DNA is awesome

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Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix
• contains ribose
• made of amino acids
• contains uracil

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Which sentence is FALSE?

• All organisms have 23 pairs of DNA.
• Chromosomes are made of genes.
• DNA is made out of 4 chemicals: adenine, cytosine, thymine, guanine
• DNA is the recipe for life.

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Where in the cell is DNA found?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Cell Membrane

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Denitrogenous acid

• Deribonucleic acid

• Diribonucleic acid

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A gene determines a __________ such as eye or hair color.

• nucleus

• DNA

• chromosome

• Trait

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