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Species & Reproduction Review!

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the number of chromosomes in gametes (sex cells) compare with the number of chromosomes in all other cells?

a)

Gametes have twice as many chromosomes

b)

Gametes have 1/4 the number of chromosomes

c)

Gametes have 1/2 the number of chromosomes

d)

Gametes have twice as many chromosomes

2.

One cat has a heterozygous genotype, black fur (Bb), and its mate has a homozygous genotype grey fur (bb). Use a Punnett square to determine the probability of one of their offspring having grey fur.

a)

100%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

3.

Which of the following results in creating genetic recombination (creates variation in the gametes from meiosis)?

a)

alleles

b)

crossing over

c)

genes

d)

hybrid crosses

4.

What is formed as a result of mitosis?

a)

four genetically different cells

b)

four genetically identical cells

c)

two genetically different cells

d)

two genetically identical cells

5.

What is the probability that a cross between a heterozygous yellow pea plant and a green pea plant will produce green offspring?

a)

1:1

b)

1:2

c)

1:8

d)

1:4

6.

Which summarizes the genetic research completed by the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel?

a)

After years of research, Mendel identified the genes for flower colors.

b)

Mendel bred various dog breeds to discover the science of genetics.

c)

Mendel hypothesized that the offspring of pea plant traits are inherited.

d)

Using Punnett squares, Mendel developed the principles of genetics.

7.

Diploid cells (2n) contain twice the number of chromosomes as do _________.

a)

synapse

b)

zygote

c)

gametes

d)

protein molecule

8.

Which is a tool that is used to predict genetic crosses?

a)

a slide rule

b)

a tally sheet

c)

a Punnett square

d)

a Venn diagram

9.

The observable expression of an allele pair is called the _________.

a)

recessive gene

b)

genotype

c)

phenotype

d)

monohybrid cross

10.

Meiosis produces _______ in gametes.

a)

enzymes

b)

zygotes

c)

genetic variation

d)

forty-six chromosomes

11.

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

a)

23

b)

14

c)

It is unknown

d)

It depends on the human

12.

In a certain species of plant, the color blue (P) is dominant and the color white (p) is recessive. According to the Punnett Square, what is the probability of an offspring being white? (PP x pp)

a)

100%

b)

25%

c)

0%

d)

75%

13.

The process by which haploid gametes (egg cell and sperm cell) combine is called ____.

a)

interphase

b)

fertilization

c)

genetic variation

d)

synapsis

14.

What does the TT represent in this Punnett square?

a)

a genotype consisting of two dominant alleles

b)

a heterozygous trait

c)

a single allele

d)

a genotype consisting of two recessive alleles

15.

What is the name of a genotype that is represented by two capital letters? (for example, TT)

a)

heterozygous

b)

homozygous dominant

c)

homozygous recessive

d)

phenotype

16.

In individuals with a heterozygous genotype, the _________ allele of a trait is hidden (masked) by the expression of the other phenotype.

a)

recessive

b)

genotypes

c)

trait

d)

inherited

17.

In peas, both male and female sex cells, which are called __________, are in the same flower.

a)

gametes

b)

trait

c)

recessive

d)

inherited

18.

Mendel was the first person to succeed in predicting how traits are __________ from generation to generation.

a)

trait

b)

inherited

c)

transformed

d)

genotypically transmitted

19.

Mendel studied only one ___________ at a time and analyzed his data mathematically.

a)

trait

b)

living thing

c)

genotype

d)

gamete

20.

In plants tall is dominant (T) and short is recessive (t).

Complete the following Punnett Square for a cross between a homozygous dominant (TT) plant and a heterozygous plant (Tt). What percentage of the offspring would be tall?

a)

100%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

0%