Inherited Traits & DNA Quiz

How many chromosomes are present in the human cell nucleus?

• 23 chromosomes or 46 pairs
• 46 pairs or 92 chromosomes
• 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs
• 32 chromosomes or 16 pairs

Thread-like structures that are found in the nucleus of a cell that contains all DNA.

• DNA
• Genes
• Chromosomes
• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living organisms.

• DNA
• Genes
• Chromosomes
• Nucleus

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A stretch of DNA with instructions for one trait.

• DNA
• Genes
• Chromosomes
• Nucleus

This contains chromosomes, genes, and DNA.

• Nucleus
• Cell
• Membrane
• Vacuoles

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Half of these come from one parent and half come from the other parent.

• DNA
• Genes
• Chromosomes
• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is the transfer of traits from one generation to another generation?

• DNA
• Heredity
• Genetics
• Epigenetics

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What traits hide other traits when passed on to offspring?

• Dominant Traits
• Acquired Traits
• Recessive Traits
• Inherited Traits

What traits show only when both parents pass the gene to the child?

• Dominant Traits
• Acquired Traits
• Recessive Traits
• Inherited Traits

What traits are learned and not genetically passed down to the offspring?

• Dominant Traits
• Acquired Traits
• Recessive Traits
• Inherited Traits