Topic 4- L1 Genetics and Inheritance Quiz

Who is considered the 'Father of Genetics'?

• Einstein

• Mendel

• Newton

• Darwin

What is heredity?

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of rocks

• The passing of characteristics from parents to offspring

What are the offspring of the P generation called?

• F3 generation

• F2 generation

• F4 generation

• F1 generation

What did Mendel conclude about the inheritance of traits?

• Traits are only inherited from the mother

• Traits are controlled by factors that exist in pairs

• Traits are not inherited

• Traits are random

What are the different forms of a gene called?

• Alleles

• Phenotypes

• Genotypes

• Variants

What is a dominant allele?

• An allele that is always expressed

• An allele that is rare

• An allele that is always hidden

• An allele that is recessive

How is a dominant allele symbolized?

• By a lowercase letter

• By a number

• By a capital letter

• By a special character

What is the probability that a tossed coin will land heads up?

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 4

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 2

What is a Punnett square used for?

• To predict stock market trends

• To predict the weather

• To predict genetic outcomes

• To predict sports results

What is an organism's genotype?

• Its physical appearance

• Its genetic makeup

• Its habitat

• Its diet