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WorksheetsGenetics Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
When a true-breeding (homozygous) plant self-pollinates,
the daughter plant is a mutation of the parent plant.
it will always produce offspring with the same traits as the parent.
it will never produce offspring with the same traits as the parent plant.
it will occasionally produce offspring with the same traits as the parent.
The passing on of traits from parent to offspring is called
development
homeostasis
heredity
metabolism
Different versions of the same gene are known as...
If the trait being studied is recessive, what is the genotype of individual I-1?
Which of the following represents a genotype for someone who is heterozygous?
Many genes are found on a...
cell wall
chromosome
hormone
vitamin
Compared to the amount of genetic information contained in a typical human body cell, the amount contained in a typical gamete is...
the same
twice as much
one-half as much
one-forth as much
A change in an organism's DNA, leading to variation in a species, is called
a mutation
an infection
selective breeding
sexual reproduction
What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction creates variation.
Sexual reproduction is faster then asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction does not require investing energy into finding a mate.
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
In sexual reproduction, what percentage of the offspring's genetic material comes from the male parent?
25%
50%
75%
100%
