WorksheetsGenetics Quiz
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 29mins
To display a dominant trait, at least one factor has to be present.
True
False
To display a recessive trait, at least 2 factors have to be present.
True
False
Another name for genes is factors.
True
False
If rabbits have 44 chromosomes they will end up having 22 chromosomes in their sex cells. (Through meiosis, sex cells are haploid)
True
False
The longest stage in a cell cycle is interphase. (Not when chromosomes line up, which is metaphase)
True
False
Cytoplasm division (cytokinesis) is part of the cell cycle but is a separate process from the steps of mitosis.
True
False
The father of genetics is known as Gregor Mendel.
True
False
The characteristics of riding a bike and reading are learned, not inherited.
True
False
In mitosis the new cells have the same number as the original.
True
False
In mitosis, body cells (somatic cells) are produced. Sex cells are produced by meiosis.
True
False
The first recorded scientific study of genetics was done by
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
James Watson
Punnett squares show the possible ______ of offspring.
genotypes
phenotypes
alleles
traits
The phenotype displays ______ characteristics.
genetic
inherited
dominant
physical
When a dominant allele is present, the offspring will show ______ characteristics.
recessive
inherited
dominant
blended
Mendel's research generated the terms 'recessive traits' and 'dominant traits' in genetics studies.
True
False
______ is an organism's genetic makeup.
Phenotype
Allele
Genotype
Trait
______ is the result of the combination of genetic makeup and environmental effects?
Phenotype
Genotype
Trait
Allele
A dominant gene usually shows itself over a
Recessive gene
Homozygous gene
Phenotype
Genotype
A trait is determined by more than two alleles when ______ occurs.
incomplete dominance
hereditary sequencing
polygenic inheritance
multiple alleles
The actual transmission of the physical qualities we receive from our parents and pass on to our offspring, and the law by which living beings tend to repeat characteristics from one generation to the next is called
Genetics
Inheritance
Heredity
Evolution
In incomplete dominance, one trait will be expressed.
True
False
If the two alleles for one trait are the same (pp or PP), the person is ______ for that trait.
homozygous
heterozygous
dominant
recessive
When does DNA replication occur?
Describe mitosis?
Diploid refers to?
The two halves of a replicated chromosome are referred to as
The T-shaped organelle responsible for pulling a chromosome apart
The final phase of mitosis...
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
Chromosomes become visible...
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
The nucleus and nucleolus can be seen clearly...
telophase
anaphase
interphase
prophase
The centromere splits...
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
Chromosomes move to the middle...
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
