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NonMendelian and Pedigrees

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The heterozygous phenotype i an intermediate phenotype between two homozygous phenotypes.

a)

codominance

b)

incomplete dominance

c)

multiple allele

d)

sex linked

2.

Some genes may have more than 2 alternative forms of a gene.

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

sex linked

c)

multiple alleles

d)

codominance

3.

Both alleles are expressed.

a)

codominance

b)

incomplete dominance

c)

multiple alleles

d)

polygenic inheritance

4.

Traits are located on the sex chromosomes, usually the X chromosome.

a)

multiple alleles

b)

incomplete dominance

c)

polygenic inheritance

d)

sex-linked traits

5.

One characteristic is determined by 2 or more genes.

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

multiple alleles

c)

polygenic inheritance

d)

codominance

6.

Traits are either dominant or recessive.

a)

multiple alleles

b)

simple Mendelian genetics

c)

sex-linked traits

d)

polygenic inheritance

7.

Inheritance that does not follow Mendel's laws.

a)

complex inheritance

b)

simple Mendelian inheritance

c)

dominant inheritance

d)

none of these are correct

8.

Chart that shows how a trait is passed through families.

a)

Punnett square

b)

family tree

c)

offspring diagram

d)

pedigree

9.

In a pedigree, circles represent:

a)

females

b)

males

c)

offspring

d)

marriage

10.

In a pedigree, horizontal lines represent:

a)

females

b)

males

c)

offspring

d)

marriage

11.

In this pedigree, individual 6 is a ____ who _____ the trait.

a)

girl, does not have

b)

girl, has

c)

boy, does not have

d)

boy, has

12.

Individuals 3 and 4 are:

a)

siblings

b)

married

c)

cousins

d)

you cannot tell from this pedigree

13.

This flower shows ________________ inheritance patterns

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

codominance

c)

sex-linked

d)

polygenic

14.

In cows, fur color is co-dominant. If B is brown and W is white, what is a BW individual?

a)

white

b)

brown

c)

brown and white spotted

d)

light brown / tan

15.

Colorblindness is found on the X chromosome. It is:

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

sex-linked

c)

codominance

d)

none of the above

16.

Fur color in mice is incompletely dominant. If B is white and T is black, how many offspring in this Punnett Square are grey?

a)

4:4

b)

3:4

c)

2:4

d)

1:4