WorksheetsSpecies & Reproduction Review!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 50mins
How does the number of chromosomes in gametes (sex cells) compare with the number of chromosomes in all other cells?
Gametes have twice as many chromosomes
Gametes have 1/4 the number of chromosomes
Gametes have 1/2 the number of chromosomes
Gametes have twice as many chromosomes
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.
100%
25%
50%
75%
Which of the following results in creating genetic recombination (creates variation in the gametes from meiosis)?
alleles
crossing over
genes
hybrid crosses
What is formed as a result of mitosis?
four genetically different cells
four genetically identical cells
two genetically different cells
two genetically identical cells
What is the probability that a cross between a heterozygous yellow pea plant and a green pea plant will produce green offspring?
1:1
1:2
1:8
1:4
Which summarizes the genetic research completed by the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel?
After years of research, Mendel identified the genes for flower colors.
Mendel bred various dog breeds to discover the science of genetics.
Mendel hypothesized that the offspring of pea plant traits are inherited.
Using Punnett squares, Mendel developed the principles of genetics.
Diploid cells (2n) contain twice the number of chromosomes as do _________.
synapse
zygote
gametes
protein molecule
Which is a tool that is used to predict genetic crosses?
a slide rule
a tally sheet
a Punnett square
a Venn diagram
The observable expression of an allele pair is called the _________.
recessive gene
genotype
phenotype
monohybrid cross
Meiosis produces _______ in gametes.
enzymes
zygotes
genetic variation
forty-six chromosomes
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
23
14
It is unknown
It depends on the human
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)
100%
25%
0%
75%
The process by which haploid gametes (egg cell and sperm cell) combine is called ____.
interphase
fertilization
genetic variation
synapsis
What does the TT represent in this Punnett square?
a genotype consisting of two dominant alleles
a heterozygous trait
a single allele
a genotype consisting of two recessive alleles
What is the name of a genotype that is represented by two capital letters? (for example, TT)
heterozygous
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
phenotype
In individuals with a heterozygous genotype, the _________ allele of a trait is hidden (masked) by the expression of the other phenotype.
recessive
genotypes
trait
inherited
In peas, both male and female sex cells, which are called __________, are in the same flower.
gametes
trait
recessive
inherited
Mendel was the first person to succeed in predicting how traits are __________ from generation to generation.
trait
inherited
transformed
genotypically transmitted
Mendel studied only one ___________ at a time and analyzed his data mathematically.
trait
living thing
genotype
gamete
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?
100%
25%
50%
0%
