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WorksheetsGenetics Vocab Scavenger Hunt
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A portion of a DNA molecule that control the production of proteins.
a)
Chromosome
b)
Codon
c)
Gene
d)
Allele
2.
A single parent organism produces genetically identical offspring.
a)
Asexual Reproduction
b)
Sexual Reproduction
3.
The study of heredity, the passing of traits from one generation to the next.
a)
Oncology
b)
Ecology
c)
Cytology
d)
Genetics
4.
Pure breeding (true breeding) parent generation.
a)
P Generation
b)
F1 Generation
c)
F2 Generation
d)
B Generation
5.
Hybrid offspring generation. All offspring in this generation exhibit the dominant trait.
a)
P Generation
b)
F1 Generation
c)
F2 Generation
d)
B Generation
6.
After the F1 generation was crossed, Mendel discovered that the F2 generation resulted in a _:_ ratio.
a)
1:0
b)
1:1
c)
3:1
d)
4:0
7.
The different forms of a gene passed from one generation to the next.
a)
Allele
b)
Genotype
c)
Codon
d)
Phenotype
8.
The form of a trait that appears in the F1 generation.
a)
Dominant
b)
Recessive
9.
The form of a trait that is masked in the F1 generation and reappears in the F2 generation.
a)
Dominant
b)
Recessive
10.
An organism with two of the SAME alleles for a specific trait (example: BB or bb).
a)
Homozygous
b)
Heterozygous
11.
An organism with two DIFFERENT alleles for a specific trait (example: Bb)
a)
Homozygous
b)
Heterozygous
12.
An organism's allele pairs (genetic makeup). Example: PP, pp, Pp
a)
Genotype
b)
Phenotype
13.
An organism's outward physical appearance for a specific trait. Example: Purple flower color or white flower color.
a)
Genotype
b)
Phenotype
14.
The Law of Segregation states that alleles separate during the process of ...
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Fertilization
d)
Replication
15.
Heterozygous organisms whose parents are true breeding for DIFFERENT traits are also known as...
a)
Purebreds
b)
Hybrids
c)
Mixed Breeds
d)
Mutts
16.
Which law states that alleles randomly distribute themselves during gamete formation?
a)
Law of Segregation
b)
Law of Independent Assortment
17.
A tool used to predict possible offspring results from parents of two known genotypes.
a)
Punnett Square
b)
Pedigree
c)
Karyotype
d)
Dichotomous Key
18.
Predicts the outcome from a cross examining a single trait.
a)
Monohybrid cross
b)
Dihybrid Cross
19.
Predicts the outcome from a cross examining two traits at once.
a)
Monohybrid Cross
b)
Dihybrid Cross
20.
Father of Genetics
a)
James Watson
b)
Francis Crick
c)
Charles Darwin
d)
Gregor Mendel
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