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Genes

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _______ is a segment of DNA that controls our traits.

a)

gene

b)

gamete

c)

chromosome

d)

chromatid

2.

A _________ is DNA tightly coiled around proteins.

a)

gene

b)

chromosome

c)

trait

d)

mutation

3.

How many chromosomes does a human body cell have, total?

a)

48

b)

46

c)

23

d)

47

4.

Body cells that contain both sets of chromosomes (from both parents) are called _________.

a)

diploid

b)

haploid

c)

triploid

d)

polyploid

5.

The 23rd pair of chromosomes that contain the genes to determine the sex of an individual are called ___________.

a)

sex chromosomes

b)

autosomes

c)

homologous

d)

genes

6.

Down Syndrome is also known as _________.

a)

Trisomy 18

b)

Trisomy 21

c)

Monosomy X

d)

Trisomy 13

7.

The DNA molecule that carries foreign DNA to the host is-

a)

Chromosome

b)

Vector

c)

Molecules

d)

None of the above

8.
GMO stands for
a)
genetically made organism
b)
genetically modified organism
c)
gene manipulated organism
d)
Genetic mutant organism
9.
DNA
a)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
b)
Deribonucleonic acid
c)
Deoxyribosomal acide
10.
The name of the large company that controls much of the GMO seed products
a)
Multisato
b)
Monsanto
c)
Monstatic
11.

True of False:

Forensic Scientists use evidence to link all aspects of a crime.

a)

True

b)

False