WorksheetsGenetics and the Environment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited trait.
True
False
Malaria can effect individuals who have sickle cell anemia.
True
False
Lung cancer is most likely caused by...
Genetics
Smoke Inhalation
Poor Diet
Lack of Exercise
Mouth cancer can effect the...
Gums
Lips
Cheeks
All the Above
If an individual knows they are at higher risk of skin cancer due to their genetics, then which of the following should the individual complete in order to reduce their chances of obtaining skin cancer.
1. Exercise
2. Wear sunscreen
3. Take vitamin D
4. Eat a low protein diet
1
2
3
4
Diabetes can be inherited.
True
False
How can one reduce the risks of getting diabetes?
Exercise
Decrease sugar intake
1 and 2
None of the above
If an individual has PKU, what should they do to decrease it's effects?
Stay out of the sun
Drink excess amounts of water
Have a low protein diet
How can an individual reduce the effects of heart disease
Eat a healthy diet
exercise
manage stress
all the above
The environment can influence the expression of genetic traits.
True
False
