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WorksheetsIntro to heredity & genetics: vocab & concepts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
_____________________ is the passing on of genes from one generation to the next.
Genetic diversity
Chromosomes
Genetics
Heredity
Which of the following traits did we inventory in class?
Fingerprint patterns
Widow's peak
Middle toe length
Thumb shape
Which is smaller: genes or chromosomes?
genes
chromosomes
Genetic diversity refers to....
How many people share a trait
The differences or variation of genes
When a population is wiped out by disease
Whether or not you share a trait with your friend
Chromosomes are found inside of ....
mitochondria
DNA
genes
nucleus
Which of the following is a section of DNA that 'codes' for traits?
chromosomes
genes
nucleotides
mutations
Why is genetic diversity important?
It often allows small populations of animals to survive harmful events
It might wipe out entire groups of animals
It allows dominant traits to 'win'
It helps us understand how traits are passed on
Curly hair is an example of ....
DNA
a gene
a trait
heredity
In our giraffe game some giraffe's patterns were
mosaic
leafed out
finger-like projections
reticulated
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
20
38
44
23
