Jeopardy Review (Genes and Traits)

We use CAPITAL letters to represent what kind of traits (ex. B)?

Where are genes located?

• In the chromosomes

• In the mitochondria

• In the ribosomes

• In the cell membrane

The ladder-like structure that contains genetic material is called...

• DNA

• RNA

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Heredity is the passing down of traits from your...

In a punnett square, where can we find the alleles for the offspring?

We use lower case letters to represent what kind of traits?

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 46 (23 pairs)

• 44 (22 pairs)

• 48 (24 pairs)

• 50 (25 pairs)

Any change in the genetic material is called a...

• Mutation

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

Your genes are passed down from who?

• 1/2 from your mom and 1/2 from your dad

• All from your mom

• All from your dad

• 1/3 from your mom and 2/3 from your dad

In a punnett square, where can we find the alleles for the parents?