Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

10th Grade

20 Qs

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Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

Assessment

Quiz

Biology

10th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3, HS-LS4-2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amanda Tucker

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a possible way that inheritable genetic variations can occur?

Binary fission

Photosynthesis

Meiosis

Photosystem II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of meiosis in relation to inheritable genetic variations?

To produce genetically identical cells

To create new genetic combinations

To repair errors in DNA replication

To generate energy for the cell

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a possible source of inheritable genetic variations?

New genetic combinations through meiosis

Viable errors occurring during replication

Mutations caused by environmental factors

Genetic drift

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process is responsible for creating new genetic combinations during meiosis?

Transcription

Translation

Crossing over

DNA replication

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of errors occurring during DNA replication can lead to inheritable genetic variations?

Missense mutations

Silent mutations

Frameshift mutations

Nonsense mutations

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor that can cause mutations leading to inheritable genetic variations?

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation

Consuming genetically modified foods

Lack of physical exercise

Mental stress

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do inheritable genetic variations contribute to evolution?

They have no impact on evolution

They increase genetic stability

They decrease species diversity

They provide the raw material for natural selection

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

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