Exploring Heredity and Genetics

What is the term for the passing down of traits from parent to child?

• Evolution

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Mutation

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What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Atom

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Atom

How many chromosomes are found inside the nucleus of a human cell?

• 23

• 46

• 92

• 64

What are the four bases of DNA represented by the letters A, C, G, and T?

• Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine

• Adenine, Cysteine, Guanine, Thymine

• Adenine, Cytosine, Glycine, Thymine

• Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Tyrosine

What do genes make that function like little machines in our cells?

• Hormones

• Proteins

• Enzymes

• Lipids

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What is a Punnett square used for?

• Showing possible gene combinations

• Determining genetic disorders

• Mapping DNA sequences

• Identifying mutations

Which type of gene is stronger, dominant or recessive?

• Neither

• Dominant

• Recessive

• Both are equal

What is an example of a dominant gene mentioned in the video?

• Blue eyes

• Brown eyes

• Green eyes

• Hazel eyes

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What can cause a mutation in genes?

• Environmental factors

• Spelling errors in DNA

• Missing genes

• All of the above

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How can the environment impact an organism's DNA?

• All of the above

• By changing its genetic code

• By altering its physical traits

• By affecting its growth

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