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WorksheetsGenetics Vocab
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The study of heredity.
a)
Genetics
b)
Heredity
c)
DNA
d)
Life Science
2.
The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
a)
Genetics
b)
Heredity
c)
DNA
d)
Mitosis
3.
The different forms of a trait that make up a gene pair.
a)
genotypes
b)
phenotypes
c)
alleles
d)
DNA
4.
Having different pairs of genes (alleles) for any trait. (Also called hybrid)
a)
genotype
b)
phenotype
c)
heterozygous
d)
homozygous
5.
Having identical pairs of genes (alleles) for any given trait.
a)
genotype
b)
phenotype
c)
heterozygous
d)
homozygous
6.
A structure in the nucleus that carries the genetic code (DNA).
a)
Gene
b)
Nitrogen Base
c)
Chromosome
d)
Centromere
7.
Genetic material that makes up chromosomes and genes.
a)
Alleles
b)
DNA
c)
Nucleus
d)
Cells
8.
DNA's structure is an extremely long double helix (spiral) molecule containing 4 __________ bases and a sugar-phosphate backbone.
a)
nitrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon
d)
hydrogen
9.
Part of DNA located on the chromosomes.
a)
nucleus
b)
genes
c)
alleles
d)
ribosomes
10.
The stronger gene in the trait that always shows up in the offspring.
a)
recessive gene
b)
independent gene
c)
dominant gene
d)
Big allele
11.
The weaker gene in the trait that is “hidden”.
a)
recessive gene
b)
dependent gene
c)
dominant gene
d)
small allele
12.
A chart used to predict hereditary traits in offspring using parent’s traits.
a)
Genetic Table
b)
Hereditary Square
c)
Alleles
d)
Punnet Square
13.
The inherited combination of alleles in an offspring.
a)
phenotype
b)
genotype
c)
dominant gene
d)
recessive gene
14.
The physical appearance of an organism in result to its genotype.
a)
phenotype
b)
genotype
c)
dominant gene
d)
recessive gene
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