Generation Genius Reproduction of Living Things

What is asexual reproduction?

• When a parent organism produces offspring with identical genetic information.

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

• When two parents combine their genetic information to make an offspring.

• The combination of two specialized sex cells.

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What is the main difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

• Sexual reproduction involves one parent, while asexual involves two.

• Asexual reproduction involves one parent, while sexual involves two.

• Both involve one parent.

• Both involve two parents.

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What is a dominant allele?

• A version of a gene that needs two copies to produce a trait.

• A version of a gene that needs only one copy to produce a trait.

• A section of DNA containing instructions for making a specific protein.

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

What is the role of geneticists?

• They study the colorful petals of flowers.

• They make patterns in the sand.

• They build nests for birds.

• They study how genes are passed down from parents to offspring.

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What is fertilization?

• The combination of two specialized sex cells.

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

• A version of a gene.

• A section of DNA containing instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is a chromosome?

• A section of DNA containing instructions for making a specific protein.

• The combination of two specialized sex cells.

• A version of a gene.

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

Why do living things go to great lengths to reproduce?

• To study genes.

• To pass genes on to offspring.

• To build nests.

• To make patterns in the sand.

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What is an allele?

• A section of DNA containing instructions for making a specific protein.

• A version of a gene.

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

• The combination of two specialized sex cells.

What can a Punnett square tell us?

• The probability of an offspring's traits.

• The number of chromosomes in a cell.

• The length of a DNA strand.

• The color of a flower's petals.

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What is a gene?

• A coiled-up section of DNA.

• The combination of two specialized sex cells.

• A section of DNA containing instructions for making a specific protein.

• A version of a gene.

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