Genetic Characteristics and Heredity Quiz

Where is genetic information stored within a cell?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the mitochondria

• In the cell membrane

• In the nucleus

Which of the following traits can be inherited from parents?

• Ability to play the piano

• Type of earlobe

• Favorite color

• Height

What is the genetic material that carries information from one generation to the next?

• Protein

• RNA

• Lipids

• DNA

Which of the following is NOT a genetic trait?

• Type of earlobe

• Ability to roll your tongue

• Type of eyelid

• Ability to sing well

Can the ability to sing well be passed down genetically?

• Yes, it is a genetic trait

• No, it is not hereditary

• Yes, but only in some families

• No, it depends on practice