DNA, Genes, Chromosomes and Traits Quiz

What type of molecule contains genetic information?

• Fat molecule

• Protein molecule

• DNA molecule

• Carbohydrate molecule

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What is this structure that contains DNA?

• A chromosome

• A nucleus

• A gene

• A mitochondrion

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DNA is found...

• Inside a cell's membrane

• It varies, depending on the type of cell

• Inside the chromosomes, which are inside the nucleus

• Floating free in the cell, outside the nucleus

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Which one of these are TRAITS that are passed on from parents to offspring?

• Eye color, hair color, freckles

• Favorite foods and choice of music

• Having table manners

• Having a scar on your forehead

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What is TRUE about a DOMINANT trait?

• It is the weaker trait that is hidden by the recessive trait.

• It is equally as strong as a recessive trait.

• It is the stronger trait and it "masks" the recessive trait.

• Example of these traits are blond hair and light colored eyes.

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If a woman dyed her hair blue, could she pass that trait (blue hair) on to her child?

• Yes, hair color is genetic

• Yes, the child receives all of their mother's traits

• No, dying your hair doesn't change your DNA

• No, you inherit your hair color from your father

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A small section of DNA that codes for a trait is called a ...

• DNA

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

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What is true about the traits that are passed down from our parents?

• 2 are passed from each parent for each trait

• 4 are passed from each parent for each trait

• Traits can change after birth

• Parents do not influence a child's traits

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Which one of these would contain one or more cells that contain DNA?

• Plants

• Humans

• Bacteria

• All of the above

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What is pictured here?

• Gene

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Protein

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