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Genetics II

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An allele is a / an______________ of a gene

a)

copy

b)

homologous copy

c)

variant

d)

centromere

2.

The genotypes of the parents of this punnet square are

a)

both heterozygous

b)

both homozygous

c)

neither heterozygous

d)

heterozygous and homozygous

3.

Two brown mice are crossed (BBxBb).

What percentage of the offspring will be homozygous?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

4.

This picture shows

a)

incomplete dominance

b)

co-dominance

c)

homozygous genotypes

d)

X-linked dominance

5.

Look at the punnet square for blood type.

What percentage of the offspring will be carriers for the recessive "O" gene?

a)

1%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

100%

6.

Blood type AB is an example of _________ as the blood cells display both ________ equally.

a)

homozygous, genotype

b)

co-dominance, phenotypes

c)

x-linked dominance, heterozygous

d)

incomplete dominance, phenotypes

7.

What forms the "rungs" of DNA?

a)

base pairs

b)

nucleotides

c)

sugars

d)

phosphates

8.

Select the two correct answers.

The backbone of DNA consists of alternating __________ and __________

a)

thamine

b)

phosphates

c)

base pairs

d)

sugars

e)

nucleotides

9.

What is the number of chromosomes in a somatic cell of a mouse?

a)

19

b)

20

c)

38

d)

40

10.

Based on the karyotype, which of the following would be a reasonable statement about the production of gametes in mice?

a)

At the end of the DNA synthesis during interphase, the mouse cells would have over 100 individual chromosomes.

b)

During metaphase II of meiosis, each cell would have 20 individual chromosomes and 40 chromatids.

c)

By the end of cellular division by mitosis, each gamete would have 20 pairs of homologous chromosomes.

d)

The last step of meiosis II is cytokinesis, which results in four gamete cells each having 40 individual chromosomes.

11.

What is a danger to a population that reproduces asexually?

a)

They can't reproduce fast enough.

b)

They have too much variety in their genes.

c)

Since they have the same immunity, one disease can wipe them all out.

d)

They can become adapted to the environment

12.

Blood type in humans has three alelles: A, B, and O. A and B are both dominant to O. Therefore, there are two ways to have Type A blood:

a)

AA and AO

b)

BB and BO

c)

AB and AA

d)

AB and BB

13.

Blood type in humans has three alelles: A, B, and O.

A and B are both dominant to O.

If a couple who are both Type O marry and have three children, what are their bloodtypes?

a)

Type AB

b)

Type A

c)

Type B

d)

Type O

14.

Trisomy is a condition in which there are 3 homologous chromosomes instead of 2 at any chromosome. Which of the following karyotypes shows a trisomy in a female?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

All organisms begin as a single cell. After dividing many times, differentiation occurs. During the process of differentiation,

a)

some genes are turned on, others are turned off

b)

genes are removed from some cells

c)

DNA is modified to contain different genes

16.

A human egg cell might contain

a)

22 autosomes and an X chromosome

b)

22 autosomes and a Y chromosome

c)

45 autosomes and an X chromosome

d)

45 autosomes and a Y chromosome

17.

Which of the following genetic conditions is screened for in all newborns because it can be completely controlled by diet? (3.2.3)

a)

skin cancer

b)

diabetes

c)

heart disease

d)

PKU

18.

A pair of identical twins were separated at birth and raised by different parents. Both were found to have the gene for type II diabetes, but only one developed the disease. What could explain this?

a)

mutation and genetic recombination

b)

independent assortment

c)

environmental influence

d)

segregation of alleles

19.

Human males are much more likely to have hemophilia than human females. This is the case because:

a)

the gene for hemophilia is carried on the Y chromosome

b)

hemophilia is carried on autosomes

c)

the gene for hemophilia is sex-linked

d)

hemophilia is a contagious disease to which males are more susceptible

20.

Chromosomal disorder where a male has an extra X chromosome

a)

Down syndrome

b)

Turners

c)

Jacobs

d)

Klinefelter's

21.

What is the name of the human chromosomal disorder that results in an extra chromosome #21?

a)

Down syndrome

b)

Turners

c)

Jacobs

d)

Klinefelter's

22.

What genetic disorder results in 45 chromosomes in each of the body cells?

a)

Turner's syndrome

b)

Down syndrome

c)

Klinefelter's

d)

Jacobs syndrome

23.

Name the human mutation in cell receptor protein that affects transport of salt across the cell membrane.

a)

cystic fibrosis

b)

hemophilia

c)

diabetes

d)

PKU