Genetics

What is the study of genes and inheritance known as?

• Genetics

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Astronomy

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Which of your body cells contain DNA?

• Only bone cells

• Only sperm and egg cells

• Most of the cells throughout your body

• Only skin cells

Where is the majority of DNA stored within a cell?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

Which statement is true?

• Your DNA is identical to your siblings.

• Your DNA is identical to your father's.

• Your DNA is identical to your mother's.

• Your DNA is unique to you.

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You inherit half of your DNA from your mother and half from _______?

• Your father

• Your pet hamster

• Your grandmother

• Your sister

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Which of the following features is NOT inherited?

• Skin color

• Tatoo

• Hair texture

• Color blindness

An organism's observable physical features are also called what?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

Check any/all phenotypes described below

• Tall

• Green eyes

• Hh

• Spotted fur

• bb

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An organism's genetic code is also called what?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

Check any/all genotypes described below

• Rr

• Striped shell

• Curved beak

• TT

• Curly hair

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