Genetics Quizizz #1

The way traits are passed down from parent to offspring

• chromosomes

• genetics

• heredity

• DNA

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The science that studies genes

• chromosomes

• genetics

• heredity

• DNA

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All eukaryotic cells contain their DNA here:

• mitochondria

• vacuole

• chloroplast

• nucleus

Prokaryotic organisms...

• contain DNA in the nucleus

• contain DNA in the cytoplasm

• contain DNA in the ribosomes

• do not contain DNA

DNA is tightly bundled together to form:

• chromosomes

• genes

• the nucleus

• ribosomes

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A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein

• chromosome

• nucleus

• gene

• heredity

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Gregor Mendel is considered:

• the father of biology

• the father of evolution

• the father of genetics

• the father of Luke Skywalker

Gregor Mendel crossbred these when coming up with his scientific laws

• fruit flies

• cattle

• dogs

• pea plants

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A version or "flavor" of a particular gene

• chromosome

• allele

• gene

• genome

Alleles can be ________ or ________.

• dominant, recessive

• polygenic, monogenic

• epistasis, pleiotropy

• purebred, hybrid