DNA/Genes/Chromosomes Formative Review

What causes variation between plants of the same species?

• different genes

• color

• size

• root shape

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The picture shows a girl with a widow's peak.

• genes, which are located in chromosomes in her cells' nuclei.

• hormones, which are passed on from previous generations.

• nutrition, and indicates her needs are met.

• environment, in which it is an advantage.

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Which molecule is responsible for a human child having the same eye color as his or her mother?

• ATP

• DNA

• proteins

• fats

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Maya has an attached earlobe. What is responsible for Maya's ear shape?

• the genetic material inside her cells' nuclei, where her chromosomes are found

• the environmental influences from when she was born and through childhood

• the genetic material inside the cytoplasm of her blood cells, which circulate

• the environmental influences of her family members with similar ear shapes

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Where is DNA mostly found within a cell?

• in the ribosomes within the nucleus

• in the cytoplasm within the cell wall

• in the chromosomes within the nucleus

• in the mitochondria within the cell wall

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Which statement best describes the relationship between inherited traits and genes?

• An individual's inherited traits are determined by genes, which are located inside a person's chromosomes.

• An individual's inherited traits are based on a person's environment, and the traits change over time.

• Inherited traits are determined by a person's health and nutrition.

• Inherited traits are determined only by a person's maternal parent.

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• She switched the labels of the gene and the chromosome.

• She switched the labels of the nucleus and the gene.

• Chromosomes are not located in the nucleus.

• Genes are not located in cells.

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