Mr. Moran's Cells and Genetics Test

A dog gives birth to 5 puppies. What percentage of the chromosomes does each puppy share with the mother?

• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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

• 0 %
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?

• cell wall
• nucleus
• cell membrane 
• cell skin

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

The smallest living part of an organism.

• Energy
• Cell
• Nutrients
• Waste

Which of the following traits of a dog is inherited from its parents?

• The presence of fleas in its fur
• The color of its fur 
• The ability to sit up and beg 
• The habit of barking to go outside

Which is an example of an inherited trait? 

• Reading
• Speaking Spanish
• Having stripes
• Throwing a baseball 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS4-2

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like substance that provides cell shape.

• Chloroplasts
• Chromosomes
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?

• Cytoplasm
• Hydrochloric Acid
• Mitochondria
• DNA

Which characteristic is a lion least likely to pass on to its offspring?

• fur color
• length of tail
• scars on leg
• body size

What trait might Juan have inherited from his parents?

• Scar on cheek
• Blue eyes
• Ability to play basketball
• Enjoying cooking

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NGSS.3-LS3-1