Heredity and Genetic Traits

This means Different Gene

• Dominant

• Recessive

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

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The inherited traits of an organism is governed by...

• Mitochondria

• Genes

• Enzymes

• Cytoplasm

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What is heredity?

• The passing of traditions from one generation to the next.

• The passing of genetic information from one generation to the next.

• Genetic information found in the nucleus.

• The study of genes.

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How many chromosomes are found in a "normal" human being?

• 44

• 46

• 48

• 50

Which structure looks like a skinny X?

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Gene

• Nucleus

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Genetic instructions are passed from both parents to their...

• offspring

• organism

• organelle

• parents

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What is the main purpose of chromosomes?

• To store genetic instructions (DNA)

• To release energy

• To control what enters and leaves cell

• To store materials inside the cell

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Segments of DNA are called _______________________

• Genes

• Nuclei

• genotypes

• Chromosomes

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The passing of genetic material from parents to offspring.

• heredity

• gene

• allele

• genotype

• phenotype

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Genetic material (DNA) can be found in the...

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cell wall