Genetics Quiz

A monster's phenotype might include:

• Its genetic code

• Its horns

• Its diet

• Its lifespan

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What influences the phenotype of an organism?

• The organism's diet

• The organism's genotype

• The organism's habitat

• The organism's age

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What is a phenotype?

• The genetic makeup of an organism

• The observable characteristics of an organism

• The environment where an organism lives

• The diet of an organism

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How is a genotype expressed in real life?

• Through environmental factors

• Through observable characteristics

• Through genetic mutations

• Through dietary habits

Who is Gregor Mendel?

• A U.S president

• The father of the evolution

• The father of genetics

• An important politician

What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

• Genotype determines phenotype

• Phenotype determines genotype

• They are unrelated

• They are the same

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In the context of pea plants, what does "t" stand for?

• Tall

• Short

• Medium

• No growth

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Which of the following is like a recipe for an organism's traits?

• Phenotype

• Environment

• Genotype

• Behavior

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of genotype?

• Genetic makeup

• Observable traits

• Recipe for traits

• DNA sequence

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What is the probability of having blue eyes if both parents have the genotype "Bb"B: Brown b: blue?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

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