Genetics Quiz

How does the genetic information of a new organism produced through sexual reproduction compare to the genetic information of its parents?

• It is completely different.

• It is an exact copy.

• It is a blend of the genetic information of its parents.

• It is opposite from its parents.

How does the genetic information of a new organism produced through asexual reproduction compare to the genetic information of its parents?

• It is an exact copy.

• It is completely different.

• It is a blend of genetic information of its parent.

• It is opposite from its parents.

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

• There is no genetic variation in offspring.

• No mate is required.

• There is more genetic variation in offspring.

• No energy is used finding a mate.

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

• There is no genetic variation in offspring.

• There is more genetic variation in offspring.

• More offspring are produced in a short amount of time.

• Energy is used to find a mate.

What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

• There is no genetic variation in offspring.

• There is more genetic variation in offspring.

• More offspring are produced in a short amount of time.

• Energy is used to find a mate.

What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

• There is no genetic variation in offspring.

• No mate is required.

• There is more genetic variation in offspring.

• Offspring are a blend of the parents genetic information.

This is a sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring.

• Nucleus

• Gene

• Cell

• Chromosome

What is a term used to describe coiled DNA?

• Nucleus

• Gene

• Cell

• Chromosome

Which is an example of an acquired trait?

• Blue Eyes

• Brown Hair

• Speaking Spanish

• Shape of nose

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

• Blue Eyes

• Playing an instrument

• Speaking Spanish

• A haircut