Genetics Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between genetics and heredity?

• Genetics is the study of heredity, while heredity is the passing of traits.

• Heredity is the study of genetics, while genetics is the passing of traits.

• Genetics and heredity are unrelated fields.

• Genetics is only about plants, while heredity is about animals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

• Genotype determines phenotype

• Phenotype determines genotype

• Genotype and phenotype are unrelated

• Genotype is always visible in phenotype

Fill in the Blank

The weaker form of an allele that is masked or hidden when a dominant allele is present is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following traits are dominant?

• Curly & black hair, Wide eyes, Have dimples, No freckles

• Smooth & light hair, Narrow eyes, No dimples, Freckles

• Curly & black hair, Narrow eyes, No dimples, Freckles

• Smooth & light hair, Wide eyes, Have dimples, Freckles

Fill in the Blank

A genotype with two identical alleles, such as AA or bb, is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between genotype and phenotype?

• Genotype refers to genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to physical appearance.

• Genotype refers to physical appearance, while phenotype refers to genetic makeup.

• Genotype and phenotype both refer to physical traits.

• Genotype and phenotype both refer to genetic makeup.

Fill in the Blank

The genotype for a pea plant with short stems is ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of phenotypic traits in pea plants?

• Seed color

• Pod texture

• Genotype

• Flower position