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Quizizz 12.1-12.3

Authored by Joe Francescangeli

Biology

9th Grade

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Quizizz 12.1-12.3
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a gene?

A type of cell

A piece of DNA that directs a cell to make a certain protein

A type of protein

A type of chromosome

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does each parent contribute to their offspring in terms of genetics?

Two alleles for every gene

One allele for every gene

Three alleles for every gene

No alleles

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What controls each trait studied according to Mendel?

Multiple genes

A single gene in different variations/forms

Environmental factors

Random mutations

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the Principle of Dominance state?

All alleles are equally expressed

Some alleles are dominant and others are recessive

Alleles are inherited randomly

Dominant alleles are always harmful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the two types of alleles mentioned in Mendel's conclusions?

Dominant and recessive

Active and passive

Strong and weak

Visible and hidden

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Principle of Dominance in genetics?

It explains why some traits are always visible

It shows that all traits are equally expressed

It proves that environment is more important than genetics

It suggests that all alleles are harmful

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

Phenotype determines genotype

Genotype is unrelated to phenotype

Genotype largely determines phenotype

Phenotype and genotype are the same

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