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WorksheetsGenes and Inheritance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A segment of DNA that codes for a trait is referred to as...?
a)
gene
b)
nucleotide
c)
allele
d)
chromosome
2.
Long strands of DNA are wrapped with proteins into,,,
a)
nucleosomes
b)
ribosomes
c)
chromosomes
d)
histones
3.
The passing of traits from parents to offspring is known as....
a)
Inheritance
b)
Genetics
c)
Heredity
d)
Transmission
4.
Where inside the cell does the DNA reside?
a)
nucleus
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
mitochondria
d)
cytoplasm
5.
What is the human genome?
a)
The human genome is a type of weather phenomenon
b)
The human genome is a type of plant species
c)
The human genome is the complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans.
d)
The human genome is a type of computer software
6.
Typically, humans have how many pairs of chromosomes?
a)
24
b)
23
c)
36
d)
46
7.
Differences in traits are called _________ and explain why siblings don't look exactly alike.
a)
genetic diversity
b)
trait variation
c)
phenotypic variance
d)
genetic variation
8.
Traits can be inherited or influenced by ______ factors, like the sun.
a)
biological
b)
hereditary
c)
genetic
d)
environmental
9.
What do they call traits that show up more often?
a)
unique traits
b)
dominant traits
c)
recessive traits
d)
common traits
10.
What was the name of the Scientist that is often referred as, "The Father of Genetics", due to his research with pea plants?
a)
Isaac Newton
b)
Gregor Mendel
c)
Marie Curie
d)
Albert Einstein
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