Genetics Quiz 1

The genotype of an organism describes the

• codons that make up the genes
• number of gene's on the chromosmes
• genetic make-up of a trait
• type of chromosomes in the nucleus

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Which best explains why children resemble their parents?

• they eat same foods
• they have similar DNA
• they speak the same language
• they have the same interests

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Which term describes the different forms of a gene

• Chromosome

• Allele

• DNA

• Punnett Squares

If something is heterozygous, it is also _____

• purebred

• hybrid

• dominant

• recessive

Where is the majority of DNA stored within a cell?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

the passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.

• heredity
• trait
• gene
• allele

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Which of the following alleles is homozygous (purebred) recessive?

• Tt
• tt
• TT
• t

G = green, g = yellow
The genotype for a yellow plant is...

• GG
• Gg
• gg
• all of the choices result in yellow

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Who is considered the "father of genetics"?

• Gregor Mendel
• Reginald Punnett
• James Watson
• Justin Bieber

How many alleles (letters) do each person carry for a trait?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4