Unit 6 Genetics Review #2

What is one or more alternative forms of a gene?

• chromosome
• genotype
• phenotype
• allele

Who was the father of genetics?

• Mendel
• Einstein
• Redi
• Pasteur

The process of transfering DNA from one organism into a different organism to alter its DNA is considered

• genetic engineering

• sexual reproduction

• a mutation

• pleiotropy

A change that alters the base sequence in an organism's DNA is a 

• replication
• clone
• mutation
• zygote

A technique used to create organisms with specific traits is known as

• cloning
• fertilization
• selective breeding
• direct harvesting

One way to produce large numbers of genetically identical offspring is by

• cloning
• selective breeding
• fertilization
• hybridization

The DNA of a human cell can be cut and rearranged using

• a scapel
• electrophoresis
• hormones
• enzymes

The process used to determine paternity is known as

• amniocentesis
• selective breeding
• gel electrophoresis
• recombinant DNA

Changes in the genetic code of a human can be transmitted to offspring if they occur in

• cancer cells

• gametes

• cell membranes

• antibodies

What would be the complementary mRNA strand to this DNA molecule?

C C G A T C A T

• A A C T A C T A

• G G C T A G T A

• U C G T A C C A

• G G C U A G U A