Search Header Logo

Advanced Genetics Review #1

Authored by Kacy Brobst

Science, Biology

9th Grade

10 Questions

NGSS covered

Used 16+ times

Advanced Genetics Review #1
AI

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

About

Uncover the fascinating world of genetics with our Advanced Genetics Quiz, designed specifically for 9th-grade biology students. This engaging assessment, crafted by a seasoned science teacher, features 10 multiple-choice questions that explore key genetics topics. Students will delve into autosomal dominant and recessive disorders, sex-linked traits, and inheritance patterns such as co-dominance and incomplete dominance. Additionally, they'll practice using Punnett squares to predict genetic outcomes. This medium-difficulty quiz aligns with high school biology curriculum standards and serves as an excellent review tool for genetics unit assessments, ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges in biology. Understanding advanced genetics concepts is crucial for 9th-grade students as it lays the foundation for comprehending human genetic disorders and prepares them for more advanced biology coursework. Mastery of topics like autosomal dominant versus recessive inheritance, sex-linked traits, and the use of Punnett squares is essential. These concepts not only enhance analytical thinking and mathematical probability skills but also connect to real-world applications in medicine and agriculture. By grasping these principles, students gain insights into the genetic basis of traits in humans and other organisms. Encouraging practice through interactive methods beyond classroom lectures is vital for reinforcing these concepts and fostering a deeper understanding. Ready to transform your genetics knowledge into a superpower? Quizizz is here to make learning genetics not just educational but exhilarating! Our interactive platform turns complex concepts into accessible and fun challenges with features like instant feedback, engaging question formats, and gamification elements. Teachers can effortlessly track student progress and pinpoint areas needing reinforcement. Whether used for in-class activities or independent study, Quizizz empowers students to master genetics with confquizIdence. So, don't just study genetics—master it! Embrace the adventure and let Quizizz guquizIde you to genetic greatness.

    Content View

    Student View

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An individual who HAS Cystic Fibrosis most likely has which genotype? (Hint: Is this an autosomal dominant or recessive disorder?)

FF

Ff

ff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Roloff Family has achondroplasia. Mr. and Mrs. Roloff have it and so does one of their sons. There other three children do not have it. What must be the genotypes of Mr. and Mrs. Roloff? (Hint: Is this an autosomal dominant or recessive disorder?)

AA

Aa

aa

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Males are more likely to get sex-linked disorders than females.

True

False

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Males can be carriers for sex-linked traits.

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

With sex-linked traits, we use ___ as the base letters when creating a Punnett Square.

X and Y

BB

Bb

bb

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A man with colorblindness marries a woman who is a carrier for colorblindness. What is the percent chance they have a male who is colorblind? (Hint: Make the Punnett Square!)

25%

50%

100%

0%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dark purple flowers (P) and White flowers (W) mate to create offspring that are lavender (light purple, PW). Which type of inheritance is this?

Co-dominance

Incomplete Dominance

Sex-Linked

Other

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?