Genes Quiz

What is the passing of traits from parents to children called?

• genetics

• heredity

• features

• learned behavior

What are the sets of instructions in each human cell that determine inherited traits called?

• genes

• features

• heredity

• learned behavior

What are recessive genes?

• strong genes that are in control

• genes that help you learn new things

• genes that you only get from your father

• weaker genes that hide when a dominant gene is present

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• using a computer

• freckles

• playing video games

• reading books

Which of the following do you genes affect?

• your ability to play soccer

• how your body grows and appearance

• your ability to ride a bike

• the function of your circulatory system

The gene for brown eyes is dominant. What is needed in order for a person to have brown eyes?

• no genes for brown eyes

• two green eye genes

• at least one brown eye gene

• three brown eye genes

What is a learned behavior?

• something you are taught or learn through experience

• feature you are born with

• traits and physical features that your parents pass on to you

• tiny sets of instructions inside every cell in your body

Your sister is very good at playing the piano. What is her piano playing ability an example of?

• learned behavior

• inherited trait

• dominant gene

• recessive gene

What is true about learned behaviors?

• they determine which genes are dominant or recessive

• they control how tall or short you are

• they determine what color your hair and eyes are

• they make it possible for people to keep growing and learning new things

Which gene is an inherited characteristic?

• being a super taster

• hair color

• being good at football

• being good at piano