Genetics Vocab Practice

The study of inheritance patterns and variation in organisms is called _________________.

• gene

• genetics

• meiosis

• hybrid

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What do we call a characteristic that can be passed on to offspring through genes?

• gene

• chromosome

• trait

• DNA

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A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait is called _________________.

• a trait

• a gene

• a chromosome

• tRNA

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What is an allele?

• A slippery, long animal that lives in the water

• a version of a trait

• a kind of cell that has DNA

• If I told you the answer, how are you ever going to learn?

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If someone is homozygous for a particular trait, that means that...

• they have 2 different alleles for that trait

• they have 2 of the same alleles for that trait

• they only have one allele for that trait

If someone is heterozygous for a particular trait, that means that...

• they have 2 different alleles for that trait

• they have 2 of the same alleles for that trait

• they only have one allele for that trait

An organisms genotype is..

• the physical expression of its traits. what we see

• the genetic make up of a specific set of genes

• the haploid cells created in meiosis

An organisms phenotype is..

• the physical expression of its traits. what we see

• the genetic make up of a specific set of genes

• the haploid cells created in meiosis

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Which of the following are PHENOTYPES? (Choose 2)

• red hair

• Gg

• Seven Toes

• SS

Which of the following are GENOTYPES? (Choose 2)

• crooked pinky finger

• Dd

• Orange teeth

• ff

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