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Openscied 8.5 Genetics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The actual trait is displayed (expressed) in an organism.

a)

carrier

b)

genotype

c)

phenoytpe

d)

trait

2.

What do you think genetics is?

4 lines
3.

It is an allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present.

(a)  

4.

An allele that is masked ( hidden ) when a dominant allele is present.

(a)  

5.

It is an organism's physical appearance or visible traits

(a)  

6.

He is the Father of genetics.

(a)  

7.

It is a sequence of DNA that codes for a particular characteristics.

(a)  

8.

It is the different version of a gene.

(a)  

9.

Why do the cells of your body need glucose?

a)

for energy

b)

to excrete

c)

to absorb carbon dioxide.

10.

What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?

a)

Gene

b)

Chromosome

c)

DNA

d)

RNA

11.

Which of the following is an example of a homozygous genotype?

a)

AA

b)

Aa

c)

aA

d)

aa

12.

In a genetic cross, what is the probability of obtaining a homozygous recessive offspring from two heterozygous parents?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

13.

Which process involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

a)

Crossing over

b)

Independent assortment

c)

Segregation

d)

Replication

14.

What is the role of mRNA in the process of protein synthesis?

a)

Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome

b)

Forms the structure of the ribosome

c)

Brings amino acids to the ribosome

d)

Catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds

15.

Which of the following best describes a phenotype?

a)

The physical appearance of an organism

b)

The genetic makeup of an organism

c)

The location of a gene on a chromosome

d)

The number of chromosomes in a cell