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HSC Biology Module 5 IQ4

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

While observing a litter of guinea pigs, Jack and Jill noticed that they had a variety of brown and white coats. They knew the guinea pigs had the same parents and that they were all from the same litter. Which best explains why they had different coat colors?

a)

they received an exact copy of both parents' DNA

b)

they randomly received DNA from only one parent

c)

the coat color is random and not influenced by parents

d)

they received different combinations of DNA from both parents

2.

Which of the following correctly states the genotype probabilities for the offspring of the parents shown in this punnett square?

a)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous dominant

b)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous recessive

c)

50% heterozygous 25% homozygous recessive 25% homozygous dominant

d)

100% heterozygous

3.

Which of the following correctly states the genotype probabilities for the offspring of the parents shown in this punnett square?

a)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous dominant

b)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous recessive

c)

50% heterozygous 25% homozygous recessive 25% homozygous dominant

d)

100% heterozygous

4.

Which of the following correctly states the genotype probabilities for the offspring of the parents shown in this punnett square?

a)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous dominant

b)

50% heterozygous 50% homozygous recessive

c)

50% heterozygous 25% homozygous recessive 25% homozygous dominant

d)

100% heterozygous

5.

The pedigree is tracing the expression of a recessive trait for generations I and II. Both parents carry the trait but only one parent presents the trait.

Based on the information in the pedigree what is the genotype for individual I-1?

a)

hetyerozygous

b)

homozygous recessive

c)

homozygous dominant

d)

none of the provided

6.

The pedigree is tracing the expression of a recessive trait for generations I and II. Both parents carry the trait but only one parent presents the trait.

Based on the information in the pedigree what is the genotype for individual I-2?

a)

hetyerozygous

b)

homozygous recessive

c)

homozygous dominant

d)

none of the provided

7.

The pedigree is tracing the expression of a recessive trait for generations I and II. Both parents carry the trait but only one parent presents the trait.

Based on the information in the pedigree what is the genotype for individual II-3?

a)

hetyerozygous

b)

homozygous recessive

c)

homozygous dominant

d)

none of the provided

8.

The pedigree is tracing the expression of a recessive trait for generations I and II. Both parents carry the trait but only one parent presents the trait.

Based on the information in the pedigree what is the genotype for individual II-2?

a)

hetyerozygous

b)

homozygous recessive

c)

homozygous dominant

d)

none of the provided

9.

If A codes for the tall trait and a codes for the short trait. What is the probability that the offspring between a heterozygous dad and a homozygous short mom will be tall?

a)

0

b)

25

c)

50

d)

75

e)

100

10.

If A codes for the tall trait and a codes for the short trait. What is the probability that the offspring between a heterozygous dad and a heterozygous mom will be tall?

a)

0

b)

25

c)

50

d)

75

e)

100

11.
Which term correctly describes an individual with a pair of the same alleles for a trait? 
a)
homologous
b)
heterozygous
c)
homozygous
d)
heterologus
12.

On this pedigree, the allele for white forelock is dominant. The couple labeled 2 both have white forelock, but have a daughter who does not have curly hair. Which of the following best describes couple 2?

a)

the male is heterozygous and the female is heterozygous.

b)

the male is homozygous recessive and the female is homozygous dominant.

c)

the male is homozygous dominant and the female is heterozygous

d)

the male is heterozygous and the female is homozygous recessive.

13.

Observe the pedigree. What is the most likely genotype for person III-3?

a)

GG because the trait is recessive.

b)

Gg because the trait is recessive

c)

gg because the trait is dominant

d)

Gg because the trait is dominant

14.

Possessing a single copy of the HbS allele (sickle cell carrier) has been shown to provide some resistance to infection by the parasite that causes Malaria. Which of the following individuals in the pedigree would have the greatest selective advantage in an area where malaria is common?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

V

15.

When one allele is not dominant over another, resulting in a blended phenotype for heterozygous offspring is considered....

a)

Incomplete Dominance

b)

Codominance

16.

When one allele is not dominant over the other, resulting in both traits expressed in a heterozygous individual.....

a)

Incomplete Dominance

b)

Codominance

17.

Some flowers are controlled by codominance. Red flowers (RR), blue flowers (BB) and Speckled flowers (RB).


Cross a red flower with a speckled flower. What is the phenotypic ratio?

a)

2 red, 2 speckled

b)

2 red, 2 blue

c)

2 blue, 2 speckled

18.

Some flowers are controlled by codominance. Red flowers (RR), blue flowers (BB) and Speckled flowers (RB).


Cross a red flower with a blue flower.

a)

1 red, 2 speckled, 1 blue

b)

2 red, 2 blue

c)

4 speckled

d)

1 red, 1 speckled, 2 blue

19.

In mice coat color is incompletely dominant. Black and white are homozygous. Brown mice are heterozygous.


What is the genotype for a brown mouse?

a)

BB

b)

Bb

c)

bb

20.

In cattle red coats are represented as RR, and white coats are represented as WW.


What is the genotype for Roan color?

a)

RR

b)

RW

c)

WW

21.

Which of the following are genotypes for blood type B?

a)

IA IA and IA IB

b)

IB IB and ii

c)

IB IB and IB i

d)

IA IB and IA IB

22.

Which of the following is true about blood type O?

a)

It contains antigen A only.

b)

It contains antigen B only.

c)

It contains both antigen A and antigen B.

d)

It doesn’t contain antigen A or antigen B.

23.

In the image above, what is the percentage of the offspring has the possibility of inheriting blood type O?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

100%

24.

Which of the following refers to a complete dominant cross?

a)

One allele completely dominates over the other.

b)

The two alleles are equally seen in the heterozygous genotype.

c)

The two alleles are blended in the heterozygous genotype.

d)

Neither allele is seen in the phenotypes.

25.

In which of the following is the codominant phenotype seen in the offspring?

a)

heterozygous

b)

homozygous recessive

c)

homozygous dominant

d)

none of these

26.

In the image above, the trait for flower color is controlled by codominance. R codes for red flowers and W codes for white flowers. Which of the following correctly reports the phenotypes?

a)

100% red flowers

b)

50% white flowers and 50% pink flowers

c)

50% red flowers and 50% red and white flowers

d)

50% white flowers and 50% red flowers

27.

Which of the following genotypes code for the blood type AB?

a)

IA IA and IA IB

b)

IA IB only

c)

IA IB and IB i

d)

ii only

28.

In an incomplete dominant cross, B codes for red flowers and b codes for white flowers. Which genotype will show white flowers in the phenotype?

a)

BB

b)

Bb

c)

bb

d)

Bb and bb

29.

In an incomplete dominant cross, B codes for red flowers and b codes for white flowers. Which genotype will show pink flowers in the phenotype?

a)

BB

b)

Bb

c)

bb

d)

Bb and bb