Genetics and Inheritance

What is a distinguishing characteristic of an organism called?

• trait

• gene

• chromosome

• stimulus

• adaptation

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The passing of traits from one generation to another is called ___________________.

• trait

• gene

• chromosome

• stimulus

• inheritance

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What is a trait that an organism learns or acquires during lifetime called?

• DNA

• genes

• acquired traits

• inherited traits

• chromosome

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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

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Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• a black fro

• being tall

• riding a bike

• long fingers

• blue eyes

What is a SECTION (small part) of DNA that has genetic information for one trait called?

• chromosome

• gene

• inherited trait

• DNA

• acquired trait

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A molecule inside a cell's nucleus that contains genes and look like a twisted zipper is called _________________.

• trait

• chromosome

• DNA

• gene

• inheritance

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What are long chains of DNA tightly packed a coiled together called?

• genes

• phenotype

• genotype

• chromosomes

• inherited traits

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What is on copy or version of a gene called?

• chromosome

• DNA

• allele

• genotype

• phenotype

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What becomes a trait even if only one allele of the gene is present and is represented by a capital letter?

• recessive

• dominant

• allele

• genotype

• phenotype

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