Fundamental Animal Microgenetics

Who is the man known to be responsible for the five basic rules of genetics?

• A. Oliver Mendel

• B. Gregor Mendel

• C. Gregor Mandela

• D. Ivan Pavlov

In what molecule are genes located?

• A. DNA

• B. RNA

• C. mRNA

• D. Chromosomes

Which of the following is the type of cell division by which somatic cells

divide?

• A. Meiosis

• B. Mitosis

• C. Oogenesis

• D. Spermatogenesis

Which of the following refers to the number of chromosomes in a sex cell

which is half of the original number?

• A. Diploid

• B. Haploid

• C. Gametes

• D. Chromatin

In meiosis, crossing over of chromosomes results in a healthy population

because of which of the following?

• A. Prophase

• B. Genetic variability

• C. Mitosis

• D. Homologous chromosomes

Which of the following chromosome pairings would a normal female duck

have?

• A. XY

• B. XX

• C. ZW

• D. ZZ

The DNA molecule is usually found in what form?

• A. Double helix

• B. Single strand

• C. Hexagon

• D. Nucleotide

Which of the following nitrogen bases is NOT found in RNA?

• A. Uracil

• B. Thymine

• C. Adenine

• D. Guanine

In what structure are proteins produced?

• A. Ribosome

• B. Nucleus

• C. DNA molecule

• D. Cell wall

Which of the following is determined by both genetics and environment?

• A. Genotype

• B. Genetic variability

• C. Phenotype

• D. Oogenesis