Genetics Refresher!

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics 

• gene
• genetics 
• meiosis 
• hybrid 

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What is heredity?

• A kind of genetic disorder
• The way DNA divides
• A trait you inherit from your parents
• The passing down of traits from parents to children

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This scientist studied pea plants and was considered to be the "Father of Genetics".

• Reginald Punnett

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Rosalind Franklin

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

• 10

• 12

• 23

• 46

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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Segments of DNA that code for specific traits are referred to as:

• RNA

• genes

• DNA splicing

• Chromosome

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Which option lists the three items in order from SMALLEST to LARGEST?

• Chromosome - DNA - Gene

• Gene - DNA - Chromosome

• DNA - Gene - Chromosome

• Chromosome - Gene - DNA

The genotype is:

• the genetic makeup of an organism.

• the physical appearance of an organism.

• the deletion of a chromosome.

• the passing of traits from parent to offspring.

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The physical appearance of an organisms is also referred to as:

• genotype

• phenotype

• chromosome

• incomplete dominance

What is an allele?

• A gene

• A genotype

• A phenotype

• Different forms of a gene