Genetics and Heredity

The allelle / (trait) that is "weaker". The offspring will not have the trait represented unless there are two of these.

• recessive allele

• dominant allele

• co-dominant allele

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 46

• 23

• 96

• 21

• 43

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Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior

• learned trait

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

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The dominant trait is

• yellow pea seeds
• green pea seeds
• there is no dominant seed
• Jolly green giant

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What is a gene?

• An entire chromosome that  codes for a trait
• a piece of clothing
• a piece of a DNA on chromosome that codes for a trait
• Chemical messengers in your brain that code for a trait

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Which would be an example of a trait shaped by their environment?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Language they speak

• Height

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Which characteristic did Jordan most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast

• his need to wear glasses

• his ability to speak English

• his need to count using his fingers

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Chromosomes are found in the ____________ of the cell

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

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The passing of DNA from parents to offspring

• Generation
• Heredity
• Inheritance
• Traits

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Are recessive traits shown with capital or lowercase letters? 

• Capital
• Lowercase