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Genetics, DNA & Reproduction review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

Joseph created a punnet square.

Which of the following correctly states the offspring probabilities?

a)

100% heterozygous

b)

50% heterozygous, 50% homozygous dominant

c)

50% heterozygous, 50% homozygous recessive

d)

75% homozygous dominant, 25% homozygous recessive

2.

Amy and Jose noticed that some puppies had a variety of black and white coat colors. Which of the following best explains why these puppies had inherited different coat colors?

a)

The puppies receive different combinations of DNA from both of their parents.

b)

The puppies randomly receive DNA that is not influenced by their parents.

c)

The puppies randomly receive DNA from only one of their parents.

d)

The puppies receive an exact copy of both parent's DNA.

3.

The pedigree below shows a two generation family. Both parents carry the trait but only one presents the trait.

Based on the information shown in the pedigree, what is the probability of individual II-1 being heterozygous?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

100%

d)

75%

4.

Two individuals that are heterozygous for curly hair reproduce. What is the probability that their offspring will express the recessive trait of straight hair?

a)

25%

b)

0%

c)

75%

d)

50%

5.

The picture below is a single-celled protist undergoing reproduction resulting in two identical cells.

Which statement below describes this process?

a)

Asexual reproduction by meiosis.

b)

Asexual reproduction by mitosis.

c)

Sexual reproduction by mitosis.

d)

Sexual reproduction by meiosis.

6.

Some fungi are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which type of reproduction would best benefit the fungi if the environment is changing?

a)

Sexual reproduction can produce many offspring quickly in a changing environment.

b)

Asexual reproduction can occur quickly, so it wouldn't matter if the environment changes.

c)

Sexual reproduction would produce genetically different offspring which gives the fungi a greater chance to survive.

d)

Asexual reproduction would produce genetically identical offspring which gives the fungi a greater chance to survive.

7.

How do the structures in the image below play a role in heredity?

a)

Genes determine the type of DNA we will receive from our parents which are located on our chromosomes.

b)

Traits produce DNA when reproduction occurs passing genes to the next generation.

c)

DNA produces genes which are types of cells located in the chromosome.

d)

Chromosomes contain DNA where the genes that store the information about our traits are located.

8.

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

a)

Meiosis produces four genetically different cells and mitosis produces two genetically identical cells.

b)

Mitosis produces four genetically different cells and meiosis produces two genetically identical cells.

c)

Meiosis produces two genetically identical cells and mitosis produces two genetically different cells.

d)

Mitosis produces two genetically identical cells and meiosis produces two genetically different cells.

9.

The two major kinds of reproduction are ____________ and ____________.

a)

Asexual & sexual

b)

Division & multiplication

c)

Fragmentation & budding

d)

Linear & non-linear

10.

____________ reproduction involves one parent, & produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent & to each other.

a)

Asexual

b)

Sexual

c)

Division

d)

Multiplication

11.

Reproduction that requires two parents and has offspring that are genetically different from the parents & from each other is called:

a)

Sexual reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Multiplication

d)

Division

12.

A ________ is a chunk of DNA that determines a trait, and which offspring gain from their parent(s).

a)

Gene

b)

Trait

c)

Nucleus

d)

Punnett square

13.

An allele is:

a)

A particular version of a gene

b)

A really yummy flavor of ice cream (Mr. Gill likes sprinkles on his)

c)

The part of the cell where DNA is kept

d)

Always produced in asexual reproduction

14.

An organism's ____________ is its physical appearance.

a)

Phenotype

b)

Genotype

c)

Allele

d)

Punnett square

15.

An organism's allele combination is its:

a)

Genotype

b)

Phenotype

c)

Inheritance

d)

Sequence

16.

If an organism has two of the same kind of allele for a trait, it is considered ____________.

a)

Homozygous

b)

Heterozygous

c)

Monolithic

d)

Dichotomous

17.

An organism that has two different alleles of a gene is referred to as ____________.

a)

Heterozygous

b)

Homozygous

c)

Dichotomous

d)

Monochrome

18.

If B = brown hair, and b = red hair, then an organism with the genotype Bb would have a phenotype of:

a)

Brown hair

b)

Red hair

c)

A mixture of brown and red hair

19.

A trait that will always show up, as long as there is at least one of its alleles present, is called:

a)

Dominant

b)

Recessive

c)

Powerful

d)

Weak

20.

A trait that will only show up if its allele is the only kind of allele that's present is called:

a)

Dominant

b)

Recessive

c)

Powerful

d)

Weak

21.

If an organism shows a blending of two traits (Example: Red flowers & white flowers combine to make pink flowers), this is referred to as:

a)

Incomplete dominance

b)

Codominance

c)

Mixed-up dominance

d)

Partial recessiveness

22.

If an organism shows two versions of a trait at the same time (Example: A red flower blossom with white splotches on the petals), this is called

a)

Incomplete dominance

b)

Codominance

c)

Mixed-up dominance

d)

Partial recessiveness

23.

The __________ is the part of the cell that contains DNA.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Vacuole

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

24.

Specific characteristic of an individual that can be passed on.

a)

Trait

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Sexual Reproduction

d)

Gamete

25.

Which are true of Mitosis?

a)

Mitosis is a type of asexual reproduction with identical offspring

b)

Mitosis creates 4 haploid (sex cells)

c)

Mitosis creates 2 diploid cells

d)

Mitosis is used for growth and repair

26.

This is a cross between two what kinds of parents?

a)

Homozygous Dominant

b)

Heterozygous

c)

Homozygous recessive

27.

If both parents have brown hair, what percentage of the offspring will have brown hair?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

28.

The genetic ration for the F1 Generation will be:

a)

1 Homozygous dominant; 2 heterozygous; 1 homozygous recessive

b)

4 heterozygous

c)

2 heterozygous; 2 homozygous

d)

2 homozygous dominant; 2 homozygous recessive

29.

An accurate inference about individual II2 is that she is

a)

homozygous dominant for the disorder

b)

homozygous recessive (does not have the disorder)

c)

a man

d)

heterozygous

30.

which of the following are haploid cells?

a)

sperm

b)

gametes

c)

egg

d)

germ cells

31.

A heterozygous genotype has

a)

two alleles that are the same

b)

two alleles that are different

32.

Human have ______ pairs of chromosomes in their body cells.

a)

46

b)

23

33.

The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called ______.

a)

Genetics

b)

Heredity

34.

The study of heredity is called Genetics.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The trait that always appears in the offspring if it is present.

a)

Dominant

b)

Recessive

c)

Hybrid

d)

Incomplete Dominance

36.

A special grid used to predict the possible outcomes of different crosses.

a)

Genotype

b)

Offspring

c)

Probability

d)

Punnett Square