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WorksheetsDNA, Genes, Chromosomes and Traits Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What type of molecule contains genetic information?
Fat molecule
Protein molecule
DNA molecule
Carbohydrate molecule
What is this structure that contains DNA?
A chromosome
A nucleus
A gene
A mitochondrion
DNA is found...
Inside a cell's membrane
It varies, depending on the type of cell
Inside the chromosomes, which are inside the nucleus
Floating free in the cell, outside the nucleus
Which one of these are TRAITS that are passed on from parents to offspring?
Eye color, hair color, freckles
Favorite foods and choice of music
Having table manners
Having a scar on your forehead
What is TRUE about a DOMINANT trait?
It is the weaker trait that is hidden by the recessive trait.
It is equally as strong as a recessive trait.
It is the stronger trait and it "masks" the recessive trait.
Example of these traits are blond hair and light colored eyes.
If a woman dyed her hair blue, could she pass that trait (blue hair) on to her child?
Yes, hair color is genetic
Yes, the child receives all of their mother's traits
No, dying your hair doesn't change your DNA
No, you inherit your hair color from your father
A small section of DNA that codes for a trait is called a ...
DNA
Gene
Chromosome
Protein
What is true about the traits that are passed down from our parents?
2 are passed from each parent for each trait
4 are passed from each parent for each trait
Traits can change after birth
Parents do not influence a child's traits
Which one of these would contain one or more cells that contain DNA?
Plants
Humans
Bacteria
All of the above
What is pictured here?
Gene
Chromosome
DNA
Protein
Which one of these is an example of a DOMINANT trait?
Dark hair
Light hair
Light colored eyes
Which fact is TRUE?
Everyone receives traits that are passed on in their parents DNA.
Dominant traits are more common than recessive because they are stronger.
Chromosomes are made up of DNA
All of the above
