Genetics

A code that stores genetic information.

• DNA

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Genetics

A bundle of DNA is called:

• Gene

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Nucleus

The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called:

• Genetics

• Mitosis

• Heredity

• Meiosis

The study of how traits are expressed in offspring is known as:

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Heredity

• Genetics

The process of producing new reproductive cells (sperm/eggs/gametes) is called:

• Heredity

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Genetics

The process of producing new body cells:

• Heredity

• Genetics

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

When genetic information from each parent is combined to form a new organism:

• Sexual reproduction

• Asexual reproduction

• Heredity

• Genetics

Place the following terms in order from SMALLEST to LARGEST.

• Chromosome - Nucleus - DNA - Gene - Cell

• Gene - DNA - Chromosome- Nucleus - Cell

• DNA - Gene - Chromosome - Cell - Nucleus

• Cell - Nucleus - DNA - Chromosome - Gene

Which of the following is NOT a reason body cells go through mitosis?

• Organisms use mitosis to add new cells to increase their size.

• Organisms use mitosis for reproduction.

• Organisms depend on mitosis to repair damaged tissues.

• Organisms rely on mitosis to make specialized cells, such as skin, blood, and nerve cells.

Why do chromosomes occur in pairs?

• Used as a cloning technique to make offspring.

• The chromosomes are attracted to each other.

• Each parent gives the offspring one of every type of chromosome.

• Each parent gives the offspring two of every type of chromosome.