
Genetics Vocab
Authored by Samantha Angel
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms describes the study of inheritance (heredity)?
Traits
Genetics
Meiosis
Gene
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a trait?
The passing of genes from parent to offspring
The study of inheritance (heredity)
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
A specific characteristic that is controlled by genes
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms describes the passing of genes (traits) from parent to offspring?
Hereditary
Genetics
Traits
Allele
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms describes a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait?
Allele
Phenotype
Gene
Hereditary
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a phenotype (ex. pink flowers)?
Letters that represent two alleles of a gene
Physical trait/characteristics
Versions of a gene
a trait that is always expressed
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms describes the letters that represent two alleles of a gene (Ex. AA, Aa, or aa)?
Phenotype
Trait
Genotype
Homologous Chromosomes
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following terms describe an allele?
The versions of a gene
Physical trait/characteristics
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait
A specific characteristic that is controlled by genes
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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