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Category 2 (Genetics) Vocabulary

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

DNA replication is when

a)

DNA makes RNA

b)

DNA makes a copy of itself

c)

RNA makes DNA

d)

RNA makes a copy of itself

2.

DNA must _______________ in order to replicate each strand.

a)

close

b)

emerge

c)

unwind

3.

DNA's structure is described as a

a)

single helix

b)

double helix

4.

DNA must replicate in order for

a)

cell replication to take place

b)

protein synthesis to take place

5.

A nucleotide is indicated by the letter:

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

This image is a

a)

nucleotide of DNA

b)

nucleotide of RNA

7.

Prove why this image is a nucleotide of DNA

a)

because of its phosphate

b)

because of its nitrogen base

c)

because of its deoxyribose sugar

8.

Which image is of a nucleotide of DNA

a)
b)
9.

Protein synthesis is when

a)

proteins are produced in the mitochondria

b)

proteins are produced in the nucleus

c)

proteins are produced in the ribosome

10.

What are the two processes of protein synthesis in the correct order?

a)

transcription and translation

b)

translation and transcription

c)

transcription and replication

d)

replication and transcription

11.

What happens during transcription?

a)

mRNA transcribes DNA to carry the message to the ribosome

b)

tRNA transcribes DNA to carry the translation to the ribosome

c)

rRNA transcribes DNA to carry the ribosome to the ribosomal

12.

What happens during translation?

a)

tRNA leaves the nucleus, travels to the ribosome, and translates amino acids on mRNA into proteins

b)

mRNA leaves the nucleus, travels to the ribosome, and translates amino acids on tRNA into proteins

c)

mRNA stays in the nucleus, and translates amino acids on tRNA into proteins

d)

tRNA stays in the nucleus, and translates amino acids on mRNA into proteins

13.

Mitosis vs Meiosis

a)

both produce same # of chromosomes

b)

same # of chromosomes vs half # of chromosomes

c)

half # of chromosomes vs same # of chromosomes

14.

Mitosis occurs in

a)

gametes

b)

sex cells

c)

body cells

15.

Meiosis occurs in

a)

somatic cells

b)

body cells

c)

gametes

16.

Mitosis occurs in

a)

somatic cells

b)

gametes

c)

sex cells

17.

Meiosis occurs in

a)

sex cells

b)

somatic cells

c)

body cells

18.

Meiosis produces

a)

the same # of chromosomes

b)

half the # of chromosomes

19.

Mitosis produces

a)

the same # of chromosomes

b)

half the # of chromosomes

20.

Meiosis produces

a)

4 cells

b)

2 cells

21.

Mitosis produces

a)

4 cells

b)

2 cells

22.

A zygote is

a)

produced as a result of fertilization

b)

produced as a result of replication

23.

A zygote is produced when

a)

an egg and sperm cell are joined

b)

two sperm cells are joined

c)

two egg cells are joined

d)

two somatic cells are joined

24.

Human Diploid # is

a)

2n, 46 chromosomes

b)

1n, 46 chromosomes

c)

2n, 23 chromosomes

d)

1n, 23 chromosomes

25.

Human Haploid # is

a)

2n, 46 chromosomes

b)

1n, 46 chromosomes

c)

2n, 23 chromosomes

d)

1n, 23 chromosomes

26.

Reason for mitosis

a)

heal/grow

b)

reproduce offspring that are genetically different

c)

adapt to the environment

27.

Reason for meiosis

a)

heal/grow

b)

reproduce offspring that are genetically different

c)

adapt to the environment

28.

Sex chromosomes that are XX indicated the organism is a

a)

male

b)

female

c)

zygote

d)

gamete

29.

Sex chromosomes that are XY indicated the organism is a

a)

male

b)

female

c)

zygote

d)

gamete

30.

Mutations in gametes

a)

cannot be passed on to offspring

b)

has no affect on the offspring

c)

can be passed on to offspring

31.

3 types of DNA mutations are

a)

insertion, addition, subtraction

b)

multiplication, deletion, substitution

c)

insertion, deletion, multiplication

d)

insertion, deletion, substitution

32.

A chromosomal mutation can lead to

a)

a major abnormal disorder such as Down Syndrome

b)

nothing

c)

a major abnormal disorder such as a heart attack

33.

Identify the type of DNA mutation:

Original DNA: AAA TCT GAT

Mutated DNA: ATA TCT GAT

a)

insertion

b)

deletion

c)

substitution

34.

Identify the type of DNA mutation:

Original DNA: AAA TCT GAT

Mutated DNA: AA TCT GAT

a)

insertion

b)

deletion

c)

substitution

35.

Identify the type of DNA mutation:

Original DNA: AAA TCT GAT

Mutated DNA: AAA ATC TGA T

a)

insertion

b)

deletion

c)

substitution

36.

Genetics is the study of

a)

taxonomy

b)

heredity

c)

evolution

37.

Alleles are

a)

heredity factors of a trait

b)

physical appearance

38.

Identify: Dominant Allele

a)

D

b)

d

39.

Identify: Dominant Allele

a)

a

b)

A

40.

Identify: Recessive Allele

a)

a

b)

A

41.

Identify: Recessive Allele

a)

D

b)

d

42.

Define Phenotype

a)

physical appearance

b)

genetic make-up

43.

Define Genotype

a)

physical appearance

b)

genetic make-up

44.

Heterozygous are

a)

alleles that are different

b)

alleles that are the same

45.

Homozygous are

a)

alleles that are different

b)

alleles that are the same

46.

Identify homozygous

a)

RR

b)

Rr

47.

Identify homozygous

a)

Rr

b)

rr

48.

Identify heterozygous

a)

Rr

b)

rr

49.

Identify Homozygous Dominant

a)

RR

b)

Rr

c)

rr

50.

Identify Homozygous Recessive

a)

RR

b)

Rr

c)

rr

51.

Identify Heterozygous

a)

RR

b)

Rr

c)

rr

52.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

AaBb x AaBb

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

53.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

GgBb x GgBb

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

54.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

TtHh x TtHh

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

55.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

TTHH x tthh

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

56.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

AABB x AABB

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

57.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

aabb x aabb

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

58.

Identify the dihybrid ratio for parents that are:

aabb x AABB

a)

16

b)

9:3:3:1

c)

12:4

d)

6:2:6:2

59.

Blood Types A, B, AB, and O are examples of

a)

multiple alleles

b)

codominance

c)

incomplete dominance

60.

Identify: A red and white flower produced a pink flower

a)

multiple alleles

b)

codominance

c)

incomplete dominance

61.

Multiple alleles

a)

both dominant alleles show

b)

the dominant alleles blend

c)

more than two alleles controlling a particular gene

62.

Incomplete dominance

a)

both dominant alleles show

b)

the dominant alleles blend

c)

more than two alleles controlling a particular gene

63.

Co-dominance

a)

both dominant alleles show

b)

the dominant alleles blend

c)

more than two alleles controlling a particular gene

64.

Identify: A red cow and white cow produced a roan cow (red with white spots)

a)

multiple alleles

b)

codominance

c)

incomplete dominance

65.

Identify: A blood type AO mom and AO dad produce an OO child

a)

multiple alleles

b)

codominance

c)

incomplete dominance