Genes & Heredity L1 & L2 Review

Choose the correct definition for: dominant gene

• the passing of traits from a parent to offspring or baby

• a gene that takes control and shows physical characteristics when present

• the traits we can see such as eye color, skin color, and face shape

• a weaker gene that hides unless there are 2

Choose the correct definition for: recessive gene

• the passing of traits from a parent to offspring or baby

• a gene that takes control and shows physical characteristics when present

• the traits we can see such as eye color, skin color, and face shape

• a weaker gene that hides unless there are 2

Choose the correct definition for: heredity

• the passing of traits from a parent to offspring or baby

• a gene that takes control and shows physical characteristics when present

• the traits we can see such as eye color, skin color, and face shape

• a weaker gene that hides unless there are 2

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Choose the correct definition for: physical characteristics

• the passing of traits from a parent to offspring or baby

• a gene that takes control and shows physical characteristics when present

• the traits we can see such as eye color, skin color, and face shape

• a weaker gene that hides unless there are 2

Who performed the first experiments on heredity?

• Gregory Jogn

• Gregor Mendel

• Igor

• Mandal Greg

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True or False: Mendel only studied the color of plants.

• True

• False

What is the name of the yellow dust inside flowers?

• Bees

• Pores

• Pollen

• Mendel

Based on this picture, which color pea is dominant?

• Yellow

• Green

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Why do families look alike?

• Everyone in a family has the same hair color.

• All genes come from the father.

• Dogs all look the same.

• Genes are passed down from both parents to their babies.

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Blue eyes are recessive. How many blue eye genes do you need to have blue eyes?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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