Genetics Quiz

Which of the following best defines heredity?

• the scientific study of genes
• section of DNA that contains information to influence one inherited trait
• passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
• process of creating more organisms of a species

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An organism receives its genetic information from the-

• organism's offspring
• organism's parents
• organism's mating partner
• organism's prey

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A new organism (sometimes more than one) is produced from one parent. What type of reproduction is this describing?

• sexual reproduction
• Heredity
• asexual reproduction
• none of the above

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Which is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?

• Trait
• Binary fission
• Budding
• Vegetative Propagation

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Offspring are genetically identical to the parent organism during which type of reproduction?

• Sexual reproduction
• Asexual reproduction
• Mass reproduction
• None of the above

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The production of a new living thing by two parent organisms is called-

• Sexual reproduction
• Asexual reproduction
• Heredity
• Chromosomes

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The passing on of characteristics (traits) from parents to offspring is-

• DNA
• Traits
• Heredity
• Chromosomes

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One disadvantage of of asexual reproduction is it creates less genetic diversity. (true or false).

• True
• False

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Which is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

• No partner needed
• Conserves energy
• Greater genetic variation
• Less chance of mutation

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A student from Pine Tree Junior High was examining organisms under a microscope. They noticed that the organism was reproducing by binary fission. The organisms also looked identical to one another. What method of reproduction is this organism using to produce offspring?

• Sexual reproduction
• Asexual reproduction
• Cloning
• Mass reproduction

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