Genetics Quiz

Genetics Quiz

6th Grade

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30 Qs

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Genetics Quiz

Genetics Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are genes?

The basic units of heredity that control traits.

Structures that help cells move.

The energy source for cell activities.

The protective layer around a cell nucleus.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many chromosomes do most human cells contain?

23 chromosomes

46 chromosomes

92 chromosomes

12 chromosomes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mendel's garden-pea experiment demonstrate about genes?

Genes are found in specific locations on chromosomes.

Genes are not related to traits.

Genes are only inherited from the male parent.

Genes can be created during reproduction.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many copies of the same gene for a given trait does each organism receive in sexual reproduction?

One copy from the male parent only.

Two copies from the female parent only.

One copy from each parent.

Two copies from each parent.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea presented in this text?

Chromosomes are the only important aspect of heredity.

Genes are not important in determining traits.

Information contained in the genes from each parent results in an individual's inherited traits.

Mendel's garden-pea experiment was inconclusive.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which chromosome is smaller and carries fewer genes?

X chromosome

Y chromosome

Both are the same size

The size and gene content are not specified

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines an organism's genotype?

The number of chromosomes in the nucleus

The traits that the organism expresses

The combination of genes received from each parent

The shape of the chromosomes

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