Kingtut Genetics

Using the Punnett Square, identify the correct Genotypic ratio

• 2:2:1

• 1:2:1

• 2:1:1

• 1:1:1

A version of a gene is called a(n)

• allele

• characteristic

• specific gene

• trait

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is it called when the alleles in a genotype are different?

• Dominance

• Heterozygous

• Homozygous

• Recessiveness

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which pair of alleles is an example of homozygous recessive?

• bb

• BB

• Bb

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics 

• gene

• genetics 

• meiosis 

• hybrid 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the primary focus of Kingtut Genetics?

• The study of ancient Egyptian genetics

• The analysis of King Tutankhamun's DNA

• The development of genetic engineering techniques

• The exploration of genetic mutations in pharaohs

Which scientific technique is most likely used by Kingtut Genetics to analyze ancient DNA?

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Gel Electrophoresis

• CRISPR-Cas9

• DNA Microarray

What is a potential challenge faced by Kingtut Genetics when working with ancient DNA samples?

• Contamination with modern DNA

• Excessive DNA length

• High DNA concentration

• Lack of genetic diversity

Which of the following is a real-world application of the research conducted by Kingtut Genetics?

• Understanding ancient diseases

• Developing new antibiotics

• Creating genetically modified crops

• Designing new vaccines

What is the significance of mitochondrial DNA in the studies conducted by Kingtut Genetics?

• It is inherited only from the mother

• It is more stable than nuclear DNA

• It contains more genetic information

• It is easier to sequence