Heredity and Genetics Practice Test
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The end product of meiosis is:
gametes
diploid cells
body cells
somatic cells
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do the letters on the outside and on the inside of a Punnett square represent?
parental gametes on the outside; possible offspring genotypes on the inside
possible offspring genotypes on the outside; parental gametes on the inside
offspring gametes on the outside; possible parental genotypes on the inside
offspring gametes on the outside; possible parental offspring on the inside
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two processes that increase genetic diversity in the creation of haploid cells (gametes)?
Crossing over and homologous chromosomes
Crossing over and independent assortment
Traits and mitosis
Independent assortment and nondisjunction
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
BB and bb are considered... Check all that apply:
Homozygous
Heterozygous
genotypes
phenotypes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the phenotype of an individual that is homozygous recessive for fur?
GG
Gg
gg
solid gray fur
striped gray fur
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the genotype of an individual that is heterozygous for eye color?
BB
Bb
bb
green eyes
blue eyes
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the table below to complete a Punnett square for a cross between a Gg individual and a Gg individual. What is the expected ratio of green feather to yellow feathers in the offspring?
0 green : 4 yellow
1 green : 3 yellow
2 green : 2 yellow
3 green : 1 yellow
4 green : 0 yellow
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-3
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