WorksheetsYear 10 Genetics Recap
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Description of the structure of DNA. Shape of a twisted ladder.
a)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
b)
Double Helix
c)
Nucleus
d)
Gene
2.
A physical characteristic or feature of an organism that is shown by the genes inherited.
a)
Karyotype
b)
Trait
c)
Organelle
d)
Gene
3.
The study of genes and inheritance.
a)
DNA
b)
Genetics
c)
Inherit
d)
Gene
4.
A strand of DNA tightly coiled up into a short, thicker structure.
a)
Chromosome
b)
Organelle
c)
Allele
d)
Gene
5.
What is heredity?
a)
A kind of genetic disorder
b)
The way DNA divides
c)
A trait you inherit from your parents
d)
The passing down of traits from parents to children
6.
How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
23
d)
46
7.
Identify the phase.
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
8.
Identify the phase:
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
9.
Which of the following cells is a gamete?
a)
egg
b)
bone
c)
heart
d)
muscle
10.
The fertilized egg is termed a/an _____.
a)
gamete
b)
allele
c)
homolog
d)
zygote
11.
Is the following cell diploid or haploid?
a)
Diploid
b)
Haploid
12.
Is this a normal human karyotype?
a)
YES
b)
NO
13.
Mitosis makes sure that all daughter cells are _____.
a)
genetically identical, diploid
b)
genetically identical, haploid
c)
genetically diverse, diploid
d)
genetically diverse, haploid
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