Heredity and Traits

Genetic material (DNA) can be found in the...

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cell wall

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What is the correct order of organization for genetic information?

• Gene, DNA, chromosomes, nucleus, cell

• Cell, nucleus, DNA, chromosome, gene

• Nucleus, cell, chromosome, gene, DNA

• Cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, gene

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What is heredity?

• The passing of traditions from one generation to the next.

• The passing of genetic information from one generation to the next.

• Genetic information found in the nucleus.

• The study of genes.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How many chromosomes are found in a "normal" human being?

• 44

• 46

• 48

• 50

Which choice is NOT true about genes?

• They are found in the nucleus.

• They are located on chromosomes.

• They provide energy to the cell.

• They provide genetic information for traits.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which piece of genetic information looks like a long twisted/coiled ladder?

• Chromosome

• DNA

• ATP

• Nucleus

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which structure looks like a skinny X?

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Gene

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The inherited traits of an organism is governed by...

• Mitochondria

• Genes

• Enzymes

• Cytoplasm

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Genetic instructions are passed from both parents to their...

• offspring

• organism

• organelle

• parents

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which is NOT an inherited trait?

• shape of eyes

• male or female

• widow's peak hairline

• favorite color

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