Chromosomes, Alleles, & Mutations

What is heredity?

• The way RNA divides

• The way DNA divides

• Physical characteristic

• The passing down of traits from parents to children

Which level of organization follows living cells?

• Tissue

• Organs

• Amino Acids

• Protiens

Genetics is the study of....

• Space

• Earthquakes

• Heredity

• Weather

Heredity is the passing of physical traits from _____________ to their offspring.

• Dogs

• Food

• Parents

• Water

DNA can be found in every cell's Nucleus...

• TRUE

• FALSE

Put in order smallest to largest:

• Tissues - Organ Systems - Cells

• Amino Acids - Proteins - Living Cells

• Proteins - Tissues - Amino Acids

• Organisms - Organs - Cells

What type of small molecules make up proteins?

• Amino Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

An organism inherits its genes from their parents.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Gregor Mendel is considered the father of what type of science?

• Physics

• Genetics

• Microscopy

• Palaeontology

What type of plant did Gregor Mendel use in his studies?

• Strawberries

• Orange Trees

• Pea Plants

• Carrots