Genetics

Who is considered the father of genetics?

• Charles Darwin

• James Watson

• Francis Crick

• Gregor Mendel

What are genes?

• A type of chromosome

• Cells that carry genetic information

• Units of heredity consisting of DNA

• Proteins that determine traits

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How many chromosomes do humans have in each cell?

• 23

• 46

• 56

• 14

What percentage of genetic material do humans typically share?

• 99.9%

• 98%

• 100%

• 90%

What shape do DNA molecules have?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Circular

What is DNA an abbreviation for?

• Deoxyribose neutral acid

• Dinucleotide acid

• Dinucleic oxyacid

• Deoxyribonucleic acid