Genetics Quiz

(LS3-2) Variations in traits, such as fur color of rabbits, may be caused by

• Sexual reproduction

• A decrease in air pollution

• Dynamic equilibrium

• Adequate resources

(LS3-1) A tall pea plant (Tt) crosses with another tall pea plant (Tt) to produce 100 seeds. Choose the bar graph that represents the most likely number of offspring for all three genotypes.

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Which THREE of the following are examples of asexual reproduction? Select all that apply!!!!!

• Budding

• Meiosis

• Binary Fission

• Fragmentation

In Mitosis the process results in two cells that are ____________.

(LS3-2) Determine the type(s) of hair on a dog produced by crossing a curly-haired dog (TT) with a straight-haired dog (tt). Use a Punnett Square to discover and list out the possible genotypes and phenotypes.

(LS3-1) Mutations can be categorized into beneficial, harmful or neutral. Give an example of one mutation and explain if the mutation helps, hurts, or has no effect on the organism.

What is the purpose of DNA?

• Carries on genetic information to new cells

• create new amino acids

• gives energy to the cell to perform cell processes

• protect the cell membrane

What is the name of the process that results in sex cells in human beings

• Zygote

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Heredity

What did Gregor Mendel use to complete his experiments?

• Mice

• Spiders

• Fish

• Pea Plants

Which TWO of the following are advantages of asexual reproduction? Select all that apply!!!!!

• Increased diversity

• Rapid population increase

• Faster process and requires less energy

• Organisms can adapt faster