Basics of Genetics

David and his mother are both good dancers. Which characteristic did David MOST likely inherit from his mother? 

• Rhythm
• Sense of style
• Long legs
• Perfect shoes

What can be passed on through genetics?

• Acquired traits
• Inherited traits
• Taste in music
• Cooking ability

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Which of these is an inherited behavior?

• A chameleon changing color
• A dog sitting on command
• A circus bear riding a bike
• An ape speaking in sign language

The part of a cell that contains the genes controlling how something grows and what it becomes is called _________________.

• trait
• gene
• chromosome
• offspring

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A trait is....

• a quality that makes one person different from another
• the information that determines what color your eyes are
• the passing of characteristics from parents to offspring
• something you carry a glass of water on

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Which is an acquired trait?

• Large nose
• Speaking Spanish
• Blonde hair
• Height

The two types of alleles are (select two)

• dominant

• doughnut

• expressive

• recessive

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Which of the following is heterozygous

• FF
• tt
• Gg
• RR

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The physical appearance of a trait is known as the-

• genotype
• phenotype
• characteristics
• intelligence

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How many letters does a genotype contain?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4