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Genetics Vocabulary Intro !

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The passing of traits from parent to offspring (child).

a)

Reproduction

b)

Heredity

c)

Genes

d)

Family

2.

A specific characteristic of an organism that is passed from one generation to the next (eye color, hair color, etc...)

a)

Gene

b)

DNA

c)

Trait

d)

Heredity

3.

The scientific study of heredity

a)

Biology

b)

Science

c)

Chemistry

d)

Genetics

4.

Every living thing has THIS as it's "blueprint" for characteristics.

a)

DNA

b)

A blueprint

c)

Parent

d)

Offspring

5.

The shape of DNA is called:

a)

Super curvy thing.

b)

Double Helix

c)

Chromosome

d)

Arch

6.

DNA is located on:

a)

Genes

b)

Organs

c)

Chromosomes

d)

Cells

7.

Which is the LARGEST object listed below?

a)

DNA

b)

Gene

c)

Chromosome

d)

Cell

8.

This term means the full blueprint for a particular type of organism:

a)

Lots of DNA

b)

Genome

c)

Chromosome

d)

Meiosis

9.

DNA is made up of _______________ that each determine physical characteristics of an organism.

a)

Genes

b)

Jeans

c)

Cells

d)

Bacteria

10.

The mathematical chance of something happening:

a)

Geometry

b)

Probability

c)

Chance

11.

Scientists use this word when discussing the result of reproduction of two parents.

a)

Kiddos

b)

Offspring

c)

Mate

d)

Biology

12.

Traits that are passed from parent to offspring genetically are called:

a)

Acquired traits

b)

Family resemblance

c)

Inherited traits

13.

Traits that an organism develops over time through learning are called:

a)

Inherited traits

b)

Life lessons

c)

Acquired traits