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Heredity

Authored by Melissa Weenink

Science

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The function of a chromosome is to

produce cellular energy.

store genetic material.

provide structural support.

transport cellular wastes.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Look at the cell pictured above. Which structure controls the processes of the cell?

structure Y

structure W

structure Z

structure X

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about genes?

In humans, genes are passed to an offspring from two parents.

Genes are responsible for all the traits of an organism.

The genes of a particular organism can never change throughout its lifetime.

Genes are made up of smaller molecules known as chromosomes.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The genetic information of a living organism is located in the organism's ______.

computers

vacuoles

atoms

cells

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One function of the chromosomes in a cell is to

provide information that determines the traits of an organism.

absorb light and create energy for the entire organism.

transport proteins throughout the cell and to other cells in the body.

provide a location for protein synthesis inside the cell.

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6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Within your cells, the genetic material that controls your traits is located in an ORGANELLE called the ______.

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7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In which of the following is hereditary information contained?

minerals

genes

cells

oxygen

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