Genetics Quiz

Which of the following is a heterozygous genotype?

• BB

• Bb

• bb

• bB

What is the chance of an offspring having a genotype of Bb if one parent is Bb and the other is bb?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

What is the significance of understanding genotype vs phenotype?

• It helps in identifying physical traits

• It is not important

• It only applies to plants

• It is only for scientists

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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Which of the following is NOT an application of genotype knowledge?

• Improving healthcare

• Enhancing agriculture

• Developing new languages

• Predicting disease risks

What is one of the benefits of genetic testing in healthcare?

• Predicting disease risks

• Increasing patient height

• Changing eye color

• Reducing hospital size

What is a key benefit of genotype knowledge in science?

• Advancements in medicine

• Creation of new art forms

• Development of new languages

• Reduction of global warming

What strengthens species by increasing survival chances?

• Migration

• Variation

• Isolation

• Competition

What does evolution rely on for long-term success?

• Speed

• Diversity

• Size

• Strength

Which of the following is a phenotype?

• Bb

• Blue eyes

• BB

• bb

What does it mean if an organism is heterozygous?

• Two identical alleles (BB or bb)

• Two different alleles (Bb)

• Observable trait

• Genetic code