Diversity of Organisms Vocabulary Quizizz

What are small sections of the DNA that code for traits called?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Proteins

• Cells

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What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

• A) Two parents produce genetically diverse offspring.

• B) One parent produces offspring, genetically identical to parent; uniform offspring.

• C) Offspring are genetically different from the parent.

• D) Requires two parents for reproduction.

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What is required for sexual reproduction?

• One gamete

• Two gametes (male and female sex cells)

• Three gametes

• No gametes

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What is genetic variation?

• The similarity in DNA among individuals

• The difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations among the same species

• The process of DNA replication

• The mutation of genes

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Selective breeding is the process of breeding plants and animals for particular traits.

• It involves selective mate pairing to enhance desired characteristics.

• It is a random process with no specific goal.

• It uses genetic engineering techniques.

• It refers to natural crossbreeding without intent.

What is the process called in which organisms that are better suited for an environment tend to survive and reproduce?

• Genetic Drift

• Natural Selection

• Mutation

• Gene Flow

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Which of the following is an example of adaptation?

• A) A plant growing towards light

• B) A rock changing color

• C) Water freezing

• D) A car moving fast.

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How do adaptations help organisms?

• It helps organisms survive in changing environments.

• It gives organisms superhuman powers.

• It is irrelevant to their survival.

• It only affects their physical appearance.

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What does the term 'Offspring' refer to?

• A) A type of plant

• B) Child or young of a particular parent

• C) A type of animal

• D) A type of food

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the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next

• genotype

• parent

• heredity

• offspring

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