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Outcome 5-Genetics-2018

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the specific name for DNA?
a)
Double Coil
b)
Double Helix
c)
DNA Helicase
d)
Twisted Ladder
2.
What two components make up the backbone of DNA?
a)
Deoxiribose Sugar and a Nitrogen Base
b)
Deoxiribose Sugar and Phosphate
c)
Ribose Sugar and a Nitrogen Base
d)
Ribose Sugar and a Phosphate.
3.
Which nitrogen base properly pairs with Adenine?
a)
Adenine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Guanine
d)
Thymine
4.
Which nitrogen base properly pairs with Guanine?
a)
Adenine
b)
Cytosine
c)
Guanine
d)
Thymine
5.
How are the nitrogen bases held together or in place?
a)
covalent bonds
b)
hydrogen bonds
c)
ionic bonds
d)
nitrogen bonds
6.
Where in the cell is DNA typically kept?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
mitochondria
c)
nucleus
d)
ribosome
7.
What do we call a mistake that is made to a DNA strand during replication?
a)
allele anomoly
b)
genetic abberation
c)
mutation
d)
telomere fault
8.
Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying the instructions for protein construction to the ribosome?
a)
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
b)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
c)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
9.
Which RNA is the site for protein synthesis?
a)
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
b)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
c)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
10.
Which RNA is responsible for bring the building blocks of proteins to the construction site?
a)
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
b)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
c)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
11.
What do we call the process by which DNA is read in order to create a Messenger RNA strand?
a)
mRNA construction
b)
mRNA synthesis
c)
transcription
d)
translation
12.
Where in the cell does transcription take place?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
chloroplast
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
13.
What do we call the process by which the messenger RNA strand is read in order to create a protein?
a)
mRNA analysis
b)
mRNA decoding
c)
transcription
d)
translation
14.
Where in the cell does translation occur?
a)
chloroplast
b)
nucleus
c)
mitochondria
d)
ribosome
15.
What are the building blocks of proteins called?
a)
amino acids
b)
nucleotides
c)
protein subunits
d)
telomeres
16.
What are the building blocks of DNA called?
a)
DNA subunits
b)
Helical Constructoids
c)
nucleotides
d)
ribosomal partitions
17.
What can the result be for a DNA mutation?
a)
A protein may not be made.
b)
The protein may be made because the mutation occurred in a non-vital area.
c)
The correct protein may be made despite the error.
d)
All the above
18.
What do we call the cells that are created through the process of meiosis?
a)
duplicate cells
b)
gametes
c)
diploids
d)
homozygous cells
19.
What type of cells contain pairs of chromosomes?
a)
diploid cells
b)
daughter cells
c)
haploid cells
d)
gametes
20.
What do we call cells that only contain one of each chromoses.  (unpaired)
a)
diploid
b)
daughter cells
c)
gametes
d)
haploid
21.
What do we call the gametes produced by males?
a)
egg
b)
haploids
c)
gametes
d)
sperm
22.
What do we call the haploid cells that are produced by females during meiosis?
a)
egg
b)
gametes
c)
haploids
d)
sperm
23.
What do we call the process by which a sperm and egg become joined to form a new cell?
a)
conjugation
b)
fertilization
c)
fusion
d)
meiosis
24.
What do we call the new cell formed when sperm and egg unite?
a)
daughter cell
b)
gamete
c)
haploid
d)
zygote
25.
Is a zygote considered haploid or diploid?
a)
diploid
b)
haploid
26.
Is this a haploid or diploid number:  2N=12?
a)
diploid
b)
haploid
27.
Is this number haploid or diploid:  N=6?
a)
diploid
b)
haploid
28.
What do you call two chromosomes that contain the same type of information?
a)
heterozygous chromosomes
b)
homologous chromsomes
c)
homozygous chromosomes
d)
duplicate chromsomes
29.

What do we call the location on a chromosome that codes for a specific protein or trait?

a)

allele

b)

gene

c)

protein marker

d)

trait location

30.
What do we call the different versions of a trait: dominant or recessive?
a)
allele
b)
gene
c)
protein marker
d)
trait location
31.
What is the proper term used to describe an organism with the following genotype:  Tt?
a)
heterozygous
b)
homozygous dominant
c)
homozygous recessive
32.

What is the proper term for an individual with a genotype of rr?

a)

heterozygous recessive

b)

homozygous dominant

c)

homozygous recessive

33.

If a parent has a diploid number of 24, how many chromosomes will they donate to their offspring?

a)

6

b)

12

c)

24

d)

28

34.

What do we call the tool that helps predict the offspring that can be created from a specific genetic cross?

a)

allele analyzer

b)

gene predictor

c)

chromosomal calculator

d)

Punnett Square

35.

If a Punnett Square predicts that there is a 50% chance of getting a boy a girl, that means if your first child is a boy, then the second child is going to be a girl.

a)

True-sex of the offspring is based on percentages and the sex of the previous child.

b)

False-it means that every time you have a child you have a 50% of having a girl or a boy.

36.

What is the biological term that means "physical appearance" of an organism?

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

37.

What biological term means the allele combination that an individual has?

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

38.

What is the percent chance of having a child that is TT for a trait if both parents are Tt for the trait?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

100%

39.

What scientist/Catholic Monk is known as the father of modern genetics and stated that parents pass "factors" to their offspring?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Francis Crick

c)

Gregor Mendel

d)

Jane Goodall

40.

What is the correct sequence for creating a protein?

a)

DNA to RNA to Protein

b)

RNA to DNA to Protein

c)

RNA to Protein to DNA

d)

DNA to Protein to RNA

41.

What must happen to the DNA in the cell of the eye to prevent it from making hydrochloric acid that will destroy the eye?

a)

The sections of DNA that code for hydrochloric acid are destroyed to prevent accidental production of the acid.

b)

The sections of DNA that code for hydrochloric acid are shut off in the cells of the eye.

c)

Hydrochloric acid is produced in very small quantities, but it is not noticeable.

d)

Cells in the eye get one version of DNA while cells in the stomach where hydrochloric acid are needed get a different version of DNA.

42.

What is the best way to describe the arrangement of chromosomes in a zygote?

a)

All chromosomes come from the father and the mother carries the developing offspring for the required time.

b)

All chromosomes come from the mother and the father is responsible for providing the mitochondria and the cell organelles that the baby will need.

c)

Half of the chromosomes come from the mother and half come from the father.

43.

What is end result of meiosis?

a)

two genetically identical cells

b)

two genetically different cells

c)

four genetically identical cells

d)

four genetically different cells

44.

What special event occurs during meiosis that causes genetic variability?

a)

allele alteration

b)

crossing over

c)

genetic swapping

d)

trait rearrangement

45.

What teacher has this cute dog as their faithful companion?

a)

Mrs. Frantzen

b)

Mrs. Thom

c)

Mrs. Wieczorek

d)

Mrs. Whitehead

46.

What is the name of this "famous teacher dog"?

a)

Brick

b)

Hunter

c)

Jethro

d)

Roofus

47.

What is the name of this famous television show?

a)

E.R.

b)

Grey's Anatomy

c)

House M.D.

d)

Saint Elsewhere

48.

What is the name of this new television show?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Fuller House

c)

Revenge of the Nerds

d)

Young Sheldon

49.

What is the name of this Star Wars character?

a)

Rey

b)

Leia

c)

Rose

d)

Haldo

50.

What is the name of this iconic spaceship?

a)

U.S.S. Discovery

b)

U.S.S. Enterprise

c)

U.S.S. Intrepid

d)

U.S.S. Trafalger

51.

What is the name of this superhero movie?

a)

Black Cat

b)

Black Panther

c)

Ebony Avenger

d)

Puma

52.

Who is the designer of this handbag?

a)

Coach

b)

Este Lauder

c)

Louis Veton

d)

Versace

53.

What is the name of this movie based on a true story?

a)

Blaze on Granite Mountain

b)

Granite Mountain Hotshots

c)

Only the Brave

d)

Tragedy of the Yarnell Hill Fire

54.

What is the name of this movie?

a)

Love is Eternal

b)

Me Before You

c)

Till Death Do Us Part

d)

You Before Me

55.

What is the name of this iconic bear?

a)

Bernstein Bear

b)

Smokey the Bear

c)

Winnie the Pooh

d)

Paddington Bear

56.

How many alleles are typically necessary to code for a trait?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

57.

What is the genotype for a male?

a)

XX

b)

XY

58.

What is the genotype of a female?

a)

XX

b)

XY

59.

What is the purpose of meiosis?

a)

to create two identical daughter cells

b)

to create two different daughter cells

c)

to create four identical gametes

d)

to create four different gametes

60.

What is the scientific name for a fertilized egg?

a)

zygote

b)

oocyte

c)

spermatocyte

d)

nucleoblast

61.

What do you call the process by which a sperm and an egg combine to form a zygote?

a)

fertilization

b)

fusion

c)

genetic recombination

d)

allele formation

62.

Which of the following is homozygous dominant allele combination?

a)

TT

b)

Tt

c)

tt

63.

Which of the following is a heterozygous allele combination?

a)

TT

b)

Tt

c)

tt

64.

Which of the following represents a homozygous recessive allele combination?

a)

TT

b)

Tt

c)

tt

65.

What is the name of the monk who used pea plants to study genetic and is known as the "Father of Modern Genetics"?

a)

Gregor Mendel

b)

Isaac Asimov

c)

Craig Ventor

d)

Francis Collins

66.

Which of the following mutations has the ability to be passed onto future offspring?

a)

The sperm cells are exposed to X-ray radiation due to a defective lead vest.

b)

A person develops sin cancer due to over exposure to UV rays through excessive tanning.

c)

A person develops throat cancer as a result of vaping.

d)

A baseball player develops lip cancer from using chewing tobacco.

67.

What could be the result of a DNA or genetic mutation?

a)

It can be positive, negative, or have no effect on the individual.

b)

Mutations are always bad.

c)

Mutations are always good.

d)

Mutations have no effect on an organism.

68.

Who does the voice for "Shank" in "Ralph Breaks the Internet"?

a)

Gal Gadot

b)

Reese Witherspoon

c)

Salma Hayek

d)

Sara Silverman

69.

What is this genetic tool called?

a)

Punnett Square

b)

Allele Algorithm

c)

Trait Tabulator

d)

Gene Calculator

70.

What is this DNA component called?

a)

Nucleotide

b)

Nitrogen Base Pairs

c)

DNA Backbone

d)

Amino Acid

71.

What are the yellow and pink pieces of this DNA model called?

a)

Sugar-Phosphate Backbone

b)

Amino Acid

c)

Nucleotide

d)

Nitrogen Base Pair

72.

What type of bonds hold the nitrogen bases together?

a)

Hydrogen Base

b)

Nitrogen Bonds

c)

Covalent Bonds

d)

Ionic Bonds

73.

What is this a close up image of?

a)

tattoo needle

b)

calligraphy pen

c)

3-D printer head

d)

laser jet printer head

74.

What is the appropriate sequence of protein synthesis?

a)

DNA-RNA-Protein

b)

RNA-DNA-Protein

c)

Protein-RNA-DNA

d)

Protein-DNA-RNA

75.

What is the name of this cartoon character?

a)

Summer Smith

b)

Sally Struthers

c)

Susan Sarandan

d)

Syndie Smathers

76.

Who is this Disney Princess?

a)

Belle

b)

Arielle

c)

Cinderella

d)

Elsa

77.

What is the name of this popular television show?

a)

Grey's Anatomy

b)

House M.D.

c)

St. Elsewhere

d)

Chicago Hope

78.

What popular television show uses this type of image?

a)

American Horror Story

b)

Poltergeist

c)

Ghost Hunter

d)

Ghost Whisperer

79.

What is the name of this new video game?

a)

Apex Legends

b)

Fortnite II

c)

Battle Royale

d)

Battle Elite

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