Heredity Practice (Punnett Squares)

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Science

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6th - 8th Grade

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Medium

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NGSS

HS-LS3-1, MS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3

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Standards-aligned

Melissa King

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Uncover the world of genetics with the "Heredity Practice (Punnett Squares)" quiz, crafted by Melissa King for middle school students in grades 6-8. This medium-difficulty quiz is a fantastic tool for exploring the principles of genetic inheritance through the use of Punnett squares. With 10 engaging multiple-choice questions, students will deepen their understanding of dominant and recessive traits, calculate genetic probabilities, and explore concepts like homozygous and heterozygous genotypes. This quiz is designed to enhance students' grasp of phenotypic expression and prepare them for more advanced biology topics, aligning with K-12 curriculum standards. Understanding genetic concepts is crucial for middle school students as it lays the foundation for scientific literacy and critical thinking. By differentiating between genotype and phenotype, students learn how traits are inherited and expressed. Grasping the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes, calculating genetic ratios, and comprehending allele interactions are essential skills. Applying Punnett squares to predict offspring traits helps students visualize abstract genetic concepts, making them more tangible. These foundational skills not only support academic growth but also empower students to tackle complex scientific ideas with confidence. Ready to master heredity concepts? Quizizz offers an exciting, gamified learning experience that makes genetics fun and accessible. With interactive assessments, students can learn at their own pace, receiving immediate feedback to guide their progress. Teachers can effortlessly track student performance and identify areas needing extra support. Quizizz's platform transforms complex genetic concepts into engaging challenges, building a solid foundation for future biology studies. Jump into the adventure of learning with Quizizz and watch your understanding of genetics soar!

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Black fur is dominant (B) over white fur (b). Find the probability of heterozygous offspring using the following genotype of these parents.
Bb + bb

0%

25%

50%

100%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What would be the results of a genetic cross between the following parents? TT + Tt

Tt, tt, tt, tt

TT, TT, TT, Tt

Tt, Tt, Tt, TT

TT, TT, Tt, Tt

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the genotypes for a tall plant (T) over a short plant (t)?

TT

tt

TT, Tt

TT, tt

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What genotype would go in box 2?

BB

Bb

bb

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Fruit flies can either have a brown body or a black body. The allele for a brown body is completely dominant over the allele for a black body. A brown fruit fly was crossed with a black fruit fly as shown. What is the probability of a resulting offspring having a black body?

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25%

50%

75%

100%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

A heterozygous long-tusked elephant is crossed with a homozygous recessive short-tusked elephant. What is the probability of the offspring having short tusks?

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25%

50%

75%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the probability of a purple-horned unicorn if a heterozygous pink-horned unicorn is crossed with a heterozygous pink-horned unicorn?

0%

25%

50%

75%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

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