Inheritance and Genes

Where is all the genetic information in a cell?

• Nucleus

• Nucleotides

• Chromosomes

• Cytoplasm

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A genetically determined characteristic.

• trait

• genotype

• phenotype

• gene

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A single piece of coiled DNA found in the cells; contains genes that encode traits.

• gene

• chromosome

• trait

• DNA

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What is the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?

• Chromosomes are made of DNA

• DNA is made of chromosomes

• DNA and chromosomes are the same thing.

• All of the above are correct

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How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?

• 10

• 12

• 23

• 46

Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?

• Scientists have no idea

• Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad

• Because pairs can divide easier

• Because DNA is awesome

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Which is true about DNA?

• Only animals have DNA in their cells

• DNA research is simple and quick

• DNA contains many genes

• None of the above are true.

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The yellow part of this picture is DNA. What do you think the turquoise part around it is?

• chromosome

• gene

• DNA

• ACTG

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A ________ is a section on a chromosome that has genetic information for one trait.

• Duplicate

• Gene

• Pair

• Allele

_____________ occurs when multiple genes determine the phenotype of a trait.

• Polygenic Inheritance

• Codominance

• Incomplete Dominance

• Required Dominance