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WorksheetsLT3 Genetics Vocab Assignment
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Distinguishing characteristics that are inherited; example-ear shape
a)
Trait
b)
Cross
c)
Gene
d)
Allele
2.
Mendel discovered we inherit _____ copy or copies of each gene.
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
3.
The mating of 2 organisms in genetics is called a:
a)
Duet
b)
Set up
c)
Blind date
d)
Cross
4.
If the F1 generation is crossed, what is the name for those offspring?
a)
P generation
b)
F2 generation
c)
F3 generation
d)
F4 generation
5.
Mendel used pea plants that had self-pollinated over many generations. This resulted in:
a)
Increased genetic diversity
b)
Purebred plants
c)
All purple flowers
d)
All white flowers
6.
The principle that organisms inherit 2 copies of each gene with only 1 copy being found in the organism's gametes is called:
a)
Law of Segregation
b)
Mendel's 1st Law
c)
Mendel's 2nd Law
d)
Law of Segregation/Mendel's 1st Law
7.
The study of inheritance patterns and variation in organisms is called:
a)
Biology
b)
Genetics
c)
Mendelism
d)
Biodiversity
8.
A "P generation" refers to:
a)
Parent generation
b)
Pea plant generation
c)
1st generation of offspring
d)
2nd generation of offspring
9.
A segment of DNA that provides a set of instructions to a cell to make certain proteins is called a/an:
a)
Gene
b)
Trait
c)
Allele
d)
Genome
10.
Any alternative form of a gene that may occur at a specific locus (location):
a)
Allele
b)
Anti-gene
c)
Alt-gene
d)
Trait
11.
Describes both alleles being of the same form; ex: both are for purple flower color
a)
Homozygous
b)
Heterozygous
12.
Describes two different alleles being present at the same location; ex: one allele is present for purple flowers while the other codes for white
a)
Homozygous
b)
Heterozygous
13.
The gene pool; all of an organism's genetic material
a)
Mega Gene
b)
Genome
c)
Genetics
d)
Genotype
14.
Genetic makeup of a specific set of genes; example: PP, Pp, pp
a)
Genotype
b)
Genome
c)
Allele
d)
Gene
15.
Represents the physical characteristics or traits displayed by an organism; ex: purple flower or white flowers
a)
Phenotype
b)
Genotype
c)
Dominant
d)
Allele
16.
The allele that would be expressed in an organism with either of the following genotypes: Pp or PP
a)
Dominant
b)
Recessive
17.
The allele that is only expressed when a homozygous recessive genotype is present; ex: pp
a)
Dominant
b)
Recessive
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