WorksheetsInherited Traits & Mutations Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Legos
Bricks
Amino Acids
Sticks
Any change in a gene is a(n)
Mutation
Substitution
Accident
Chromosome
True/False: All mutations can have harmful effects.
True
False
Which of the following is an inherited trait?
Riding a bike
Blue eyes
Pink hair
The ability to read a book
You get __ chromosomes from mom, and __ chromosomes from dad.
Only enter 1 number.
(a)
A gene contains instructions for assembling
genes
chromosomes
proteins
legos
The code for a protein is found in which of the following cell structures?
in DNA only
in genes only
In DNA and genes
in DNA, genes, and chromosomes
True/False: Mutations in genes affect observable traits in fruit flies and in squirrels.
True
False
_______ is the protein that causes different fur colors in squirrels.
melody
melanin
melanism
melanocyte
True/False: A gain of function mutation results in an inactive protein.
True
False
