Genetics

Genotype refers to the ...

• physical expression of the genes
• the possible combination of alleles in a gene
• whether an allele is dominant or recessive
• how an organism will appear

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What is a phenotype

• The genetic make up (code)
• The physical trait

having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).

• homozygous
• hetrozygous
• protein
• chromosome

having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).

• protein
• homozygous
• heterozygous
• genotype

Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA located?

• ribosomes
• nucleus
• E.R.
• cytoplasm

The inherited combination of alleles is known as the offspring's

• heredity
• phenotype
• genotype
• redigree

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Which of your body cells contain DNA?

• Only bone cells

• Only sperm and egg cells

• Most of the cells throughout your body

• Only skin cells

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Which statement is true?

• Your DNA is identical to your siblings.

• Your DNA is identical to your father's.

• Your DNA is identical to your mother's.

• Your DNA is unique to you.

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You inherit half of your DNA from your mother and half from _______?

• Your father

• Your pet hamster

• Your grandmother

• Your sister

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An organism's genetic code is also called what?

• Genotype

• Phenotype

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