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Genetics Vocabulary

Authored by Teri Thompson

Biology

7th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 185+ times

Genetics Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A change in the sequence of DNA

mutation

genetics

gene

heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The structure in the nucleus that contains the DNA

gene

chromosome

genotype

trait

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A type of reproduction that involves two parents.

The offspring look different from the parents.

heredity

phenotype

sexual reproduction

asexual reproduction

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The passing of traits from parents to offspring is called ____.

phenotype

pedigree

genetics

heredity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A type of reproduction that involves one parent. The offspring look genetically identical to the parent.

asexual reproduction

sexual reproduction

genotype

alleles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A tool that is used in genetics that is an organized way to predict offspring.

alleles

pedigree

Punnett Square

DNA

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The genetic material that provides the instructions for life. (blueprint for life)

chromosome

genes

DNA

alleles

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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