Simple Mendelian Genetics

Which one carries genetic information, and is responsible for the transmission of traits?

• RNA

• DNA

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait in an organism:

• Gene

• RNA

• Chromosome

• Chromatid Pair

An alternative form of a gene:

• Homozygous

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Allele

Which is heterozygous?

• XX

• xx

• Xx

Which is homozygous dominant?

• XX

• xx

• Xx

Which is homozygous recessive?

• XX

• xx

• Xx

If an animal has brown fur what is this an example of?

• Recessive Trait

• Dominant Trait

• Phenotype

• Genotype

What is "Tt" is an example of?

• Recessive Trait

• Dominant Trait

• Phenotype

• Genotype

A long condensed strand of DNA forming in the nucleus of a cell prior to cell division is called:

• Chromatid Pair

• Chromosome

• Ribosome

• RNA

Heterozygous individuals carry one dominant allele and one _____________ allele.

• Repeating

• Dorset

• Recessive

• Ruminant