Genetics Vocabulary and Test Review

What is a cell division that produces 2 daughter cells that are genetically identical, used for growth and repair?

• Meiosis

• Mitosis

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

What is a cell division that produces 4 daughter cells that are genetically different, makes sperm and egg?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Asexual Reproduction

• Sexual Reproduction

What is a type of reproduction that only requires one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent and other offspring?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Sexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction

What is a type of reproduction that requires 2 parents and produces offspring that are genetically different from the parents and other offspring?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Sexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction

What is a characteristic passed from parent to offspring?

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

• Genotype

What is a structure that contains coiled up DNA, found in the nucleus?

• DNA

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Allele

What is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic instructions?

• DNA

• Chromosomes

• Gene

• Allele

What specifies a trait, segment of DNA?

• DNA

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Allele

What specifies the form the gene takes, variety?

• DNA

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Allele

What is the observable, physical characteristics of a person?

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Chromosomes

• DNA