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Genes and Genetics Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main job of genes?

a)

To control your thoughts

b)

To act as instructions for your body

c)

To decide your personality

d)

To change every day

2.

Where do you get your genes from?

a)

Teachers

b)

Friends

c)

Parents

d)

The environment

3.

Which of the following is mostly inherited?

a)

Strength

b)

Height

c)

Eye color

d)

Academic skills

4.

Every trait is controlled only by genes.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Siblings always have the same genes.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Dominant traits are more likely to appear.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Genetics can affect health.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is DNA, and why is it important?

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9.

Explain the difference between inherited traits and influenced traits.

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10.

Why doesn’t having a certain gene always mean a person will have a health condition?

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11.

A characteristic or feature of a person is called a (a)   .

12.

Genes that only appear if they come from both parents are called (a)   traits.

13.

The study of genes is called (a)   .

14.

Match each term to the correct description.

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15.

Name one way genes affect you and one way your environment affects you.

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16.

Why is it important to remember that genetics does not define a person’s future?

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17.

Write a short paragraph explaining why genetic differences should be respected in school and society.

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