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WorksheetsGenetics: Learning Set 1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
a)
gene
b)
genetics
c)
meiosis
d)
hybrid
2.
the condensed form of DNA is called________________
a)
an allele
b)
a gene
c)
a chromosome
d)
a phenotype
3.
Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA located?
a)
ribosomes
b)
nucleus
c)
E.R.
d)
cytoplasm
4.
A human usually has _____ total chromosomes.
a)
6
b)
22
c)
4
d)
46
5.
the chances of something happening
a)
dominant
b)
genotype
c)
phenotype
d)
probability
6.
A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes
a)
protein
b)
trait
c)
DNA
d)
gene
7.
Complex molecule that carries genetic information that defines an organism's traits. It is stored in the nucleus.
a)
DNA
b)
protein
c)
RNA
d)
glucose nucleic acid (GNA)
8.
Largest part of the kernel containing most of the starch and protein.
a)
bran
b)
endosperm
c)
germ
9.
Reproductive part of the plant that is high in vitamins and minerals.
a)
germ
b)
endosperm
c)
bran
10.
Complex carbohydrate stored in plants.
a)
simple carbohydrates
b)
starch
c)
sugar
11.
Products that have had the germ and bran removed have been...
a)
enriched
b)
refined
c)
gelatinized
12.
Rice is classified according to grain length.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
What did Gregor Mendel use to discover the principles that rule heredity?
a)
Pea Plants
b)
Pigeons
c)
Pear Trees
d)
Photosynthesis
14.
The study of heredity is called ________.
a)
genetics
b)
heterozygous
c)
purebred
d)
genotypes
15.
What is a variation?
a)
a difference between individuals of the same species
b)
the same trait between individuals
16.
What is a mutation?
a)
No change in DNA
b)
Any change in DNA
c)
No change in RNA
17.
What are the chances of having a male or female?
a)
1:1
b)
2:1
c)
3:1
d)
4:1
18.
Has nucleus
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
both
19.
Bacteria is what kind of cell?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
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