WorksheetsGenetics Quiz for Grade 11
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?
cell
protein
gene
organism
Who is known as the father of genetics?
Albert Einstein
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Isaac Newton
What is the term for a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene?
variation
mutation
modification
adjustment
Which genetic disorder is caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome?
Turner syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Klinefelter syndrome
Down syndrome
What is the inheritance pattern in which both alleles of a gene are fully expressed?
Codominance
Complete dominance
Incomplete dominance
Polygenic inheritance
What is the process of manipulating an organism's genome using biotechnology?
Biochemistry
Botanical manipulation
Genetic engineering
Chemical alteration
What is the name of the enzyme used to cut DNA at specific sequences in genetic engineering?
acceleration enzyme
expansion enzyme
restriction enzyme
inhibition enzyme
Which scientist discovered the laws of inheritance through his work with pea plants?
Marie Curie
Gregor Mendel
Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
What is the term for the study of heredity and variation in living organisms?
Ecology
Genetics
Physiology
Anatomy
In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals, what is the probability of getting offspring with the homozygous recessive genotype?
25%
50%
75%
0%
