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Heredity and Traits Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).

a)

protein

b)

homozygous

c)

heterozygous

d)

genotype

2.

Two brown eyed parents (Bb) have a baby. What is the chance the baby is blue eyed?

a)

0 %

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

75%

3.

One form of a gene is called_______________

a)

a DNA

b)

a Phenotype

c)

a trait

d)

an allele

4.

Which of the following genotypes is a purebred?

a)

Bb

b)

Gg

c)

bb

d)

Dd

5.

 Dominant alleles are-

a)

capital

b)

lowercase

c)

both

d)

neither

6.

Recessive alleles are-

a)

capital

b)

lowercase

c)

both

d)

neither

7.

How are individuals I-2 and III-5 related?

a)

Grandpa and grandson

b)

Mom and son

c)

Uncle and nephew

d)

Grandma and grandson

8.

What do half colored symbols represent?

a)

The individual is a carrier (heterozygous).

b)

The individual expresses the trait.

c)

The individual has both recessive alleles.

d)

The individual has both dominant alleles.

9.

the genetic code for the gene

a)

phenotype

b)

genotype

c)

homozygous

10.

the process by which traits are transferred from parent to offspring

a)

learned behavior

b)

heredity

c)

physical trait

d)

gene

11.

a characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents through genetic material

a)

biological parent

b)

offspring

c)

inherited trait

d)

DNA

12.

a characteristic that describes the way something looks

a)

learned behavior

b)

heredity

c)

physical trait

d)

gene

13.

Which of the following is an example of a phenotype?

a)

A) The sequence of DNA in a gene

b)

B) The color of a flower

c)

C) The presence of a recessive allele

d)

D) The number of chromosomes in a cell

14.

In a dihybrid cross between two heterozygous parents (AaBb), what is the probability of obtaining an offspring with the genotype Aabb?

a)

A) 1/16

b)

B) 1/8

c)

C) 1/4

d)

D) 3/16

15.

Which of the following best describes the role of DNA in heredity?

a)

A) DNA is a protein that catalyzes chemical reactions

b)

B) DNA is a lipid that stores energy

c)

C) DNA contains the instructions for building proteins

d)

D) DNA is a carbohydrate that provides structural support