Traits Quiz

DNA- a molecule that contains genetic information about you!

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid
• Ribonucleic Acid
• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
• Deoxyribonucleotide Acid

What is a dominant trait?

• A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is recessive in nature.
• A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is expressed when an individual has one copy of the dominant allele.
• A dominant trait is a genetic trait that skips generations.
• A dominant trait is a genetic trait that is only expressed in females.

What is a recessive trait?

• A recessive trait is only expressed when an individual has one copy of the recessive allele
• A recessive trait is always dominant in an individual
• A recessive trait is a genetic trait that is only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele.
• A recessive trait is not influenced by genetic factors

What is heredity?

• Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
• Heredity is the art of painting
• Heredity is the process of photosynthesis in plants
• Heredity is the study of rocks formation

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What is a trait?

• A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic of an individual.
• A trait is a musical instrument.
• A trait is a unit of measurement.
• A trait is a type of fruit.

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What is a punnett square?

• A Punnett square is a diagram used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring in a genetic cross.
• A Punnett square is a type of board game
• A Punnett square is a type of dance move
• A Punnett square is a type of cooking utensil

What is an allele?

• A type of protein
• A type of cell
• A type of virus
• A variant form of a gene

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What are all living things made of?

• Energy
• Cells
• Atoms
• Molecules

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What is an example of a trait?

• Eye color
• Hair length
• Shoe size
• Favorite food

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What is NOT an example of a trait?

• A car
• A tree
• A house
• A banana