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WorksheetsGenetics Vocabulary
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The gene for a particular trait. Ex. blue, brown, or green eyes.
a)
Allele
b)
Chromosomes
c)
Genes
d)
DNA
2.
Passing of traits from parent to offspring
a)
Genetics
b)
Genes
c)
Dominant
d)
Heredity
3.
Study of how traits are inherited
a)
Traits
b)
Genetics
c)
DNA
d)
Chromosomes
4.
Genetic makeup of an organism
a)
Genotype
b)
Allele
c)
Phenotype
d)
Chromosomes
5.
The way an organism behaves as a result of its genetic makeup.
a)
Genotype
b)
Mutation
c)
Purebred
d)
Phenotype
6.
Two identical genes for the same trait.
a)
Traits
b)
Heterozygous
c)
Homozygous
d)
Dominant
7.
Two different genes for the same trait.
a)
Traits
b)
Heterozygous
c)
Homozygous
d)
Dominant
8.
Organisms that receive different genetic information (alleles) from each parent.
a)
Hybrids
b)
Purebred
c)
Mutation
d)
Genotype
9.
A trait that overpowers the other trait.
a)
Purebred
b)
Hybrid
c)
Dominant
d)
Recessive
10.
A trait that disappears when paired with a trait that "takes over."
a)
Purebred
b)
Hybrid
c)
Dominant
d)
Recessive
11.
A Punnett Square is a tool that predicts the possible traits of offspring.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
A quality or characteristic
a)
Gene
b)
Trait
c)
DNA
d)
Chromosome
13.
Probability is the likelihood of an occurrence
a)
True
b)
False
14.
A segment of DNA that determines a particular trait
a)
Gene
b)
Mutation
c)
Purebred
d)
Chromosomes
15.
Carries genetic information. Found in the nucleus.
a)
DNA
b)
Heredity
c)
Allele
d)
Chromosomes
16.
Located in every cell. It has a double helix structure and contains the genetic code for organisms.
a)
DNA
b)
Heredity
c)
Allele
d)
Chromosomes
17.
Offspring coming from the same breed or variety. Ex. Puppy with a mom and dad that are both full bulldogs.
a)
Inherited
b)
Hybrid
c)
Purebred
d)
Mutation
18.
Cell division used in reproduction that results in 4 daughter cells.
a)
Chromosomes
b)
DNA
c)
Mitosis
d)
Meiosis
19.
DNA is damaged or changed
a)
Mutation
b)
Recessive
c)
Inherited
d)
Meiosis
20.
Trait or character that is passed down.
a)
Purebred
b)
Inherited
c)
Mutation
d)
Genes
21.
The gene for a particular trait. Ex. blue, brown, or green eyes.
a)
Allele
b)
Chromosomes
c)
Genes
d)
DNA
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