Genetics and Inheritance
Authored by Kathryn Reynolds
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a distinguishing characteristic of an organism called?
trait
gene
chromosome
stimulus
adaptation
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passing of traits from one generation to another is called ___________________.
trait
gene
chromosome
stimulus
inheritance
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a trait that an organism learns or acquires during lifetime called?
DNA
genes
acquired traits
inherited traits
chromosome
Tags
NGSS.3-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
shooting a basketball
losing a leg
having naturally curly hair
being a fabulous piano player
hitting a homerun
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?
a black fro
being tall
riding a bike
long fingers
blue eyes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a SECTION (small part) of DNA that has genetic information for one trait called?
chromosome
gene
inherited trait
DNA
acquired trait
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A molecule inside a cell's nucleus that contains genes and look like a twisted zipper is called _________________.
trait
chromosome
DNA
gene
inheritance
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
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