Heredity/Genetics

Which deals with the transmission of inherited traits from one generation to another?

• anatomy

• genetics

• ecology

• forensics

A segment of DNA refers to a:

• Gene

• Allele

• Chromosome

• Mutation

A set of "matching" chromosomes like this are called:

• Homologous

• Clones

• Synonymous

• Mutations

Different forms or versions of a gene are called:

• Traits

• Alleles

• Variants

• Chromosomes

How many chromosomes are found in a human diploid cell?

• 22

• 23

• 46

• 92

How many chromosomes are found in a human haploid cell?

• 22

• 23

• 46

• 92

Genes may have different alleles. These alleles may be:

• Dominant or recessive

• Genotype or phenotype

• Homozygous or heterozygous

These alleles always show up and mask other traits. They are called:

• Dominant

• Recessive

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

A ___________ is an organisms genetic makeup that is represented by letters.

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Homozygous

• Allele

The _____________ refers to the physical appearance.

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Heterozygous

• Allele