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Genetics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A(n) _______is a cluster of cells that develops between the 3rd and 8th week of pregnancy.

a)

fetus

b)

embryo

c)

zygote

2.

The process by which the zygote attaches to the uterine wall is called

a)

fertilization

b)

mitosis

c)

implantation

3.

____ are the basic units of heredity

a)

genes

b)

cellular deevlopment

c)

atoms

4.

The process of inserting normal genes into human cells to correct genetic disorders

a)

amniocentisis

b)

chorionic villi sampling

c)

gene therapy

5.

Disorders caused by a defect in genes

a)

birth defects

b)

genetis disorders

c)

chromosomes

6.

The chemical compound that makes up genetic material

a)

deoxyribonucleic acid

b)

deandronucleus acid

c)

danolilosis nucleic acid

7.

The confidence that you can control your own body, impulses, and environment

a)

autonomy

b)

self awareness

c)

self-estemm

8.

_____ are events that need to happen for a person to continue growing toward being a healthy, mature adult

a)

developmental tasks

b)

life cycle

c)

developmental stages

9.

The abnormal curvature of the spine

a)

scurvy

b)

scoliosis

c)

bilateral spine syndrome

10.

The period between childhood and adulthood

a)

late childhood

b)

adolescence

c)

young adulthood

11.

The time when a person begins to develop certain traits of adults

a)

adolescence

b)

puberty

c)

adulthood

12.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome only causes mental problems

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Identical twins occur when a single zygote splits into two separate embryos

a)

True

b)

False

15.

During infancy (birth-12 months), a child should be able to

a)

open and close hands

b)

smile

c)

Take a few steps

d)

All of the above

e)

Both a and b