Genetics Quiz

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Biology
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7th Grade
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Jennifer Barker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the role of DNA in genetics?
DNA carries genetic information and determines inherited traits.
DNA is responsible for producing energy in cells.
DNA is only found in plants, not in animals.
DNA helps regulate body temperature.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What are chromosomes and how are they related to genetics?
Chromosomes are the carriers of genetic information.
Chromosomes have no relation to genetics.
Chromosomes are only found in plants, not animals.
Chromosomes are made of pure protein.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Explain the concept of heredity in genetics.
The passing on of traits from grandparents to their grandchildren through the transmission of genetic information.
The passing on of traits from parents to their offspring through the transmission of genetic information.
The passing on of traits from siblings to each other through the transmission of genetic information.
The passing on of traits from unrelated individuals through the transmission of genetic information.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes?
Homozygous genotype has two identical alleles for a particular gene, while heterozygous genotype has two different alleles for the same gene.
Heterozygous genotype has two identical alleles for a particular gene
Homozygous genotype has three identical alleles for a particular gene
Homozygous genotype has two different alleles for the same gene
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Define the term 'gene' and its significance in genetics.
A type of carbohydrate responsible for energy storage
A type of protein found in the cell nucleus
A specific sequence of DNA that determines a particular trait or characteristic
A type of lipid involved in cell membrane structure
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
What are alleles?
the study of heredity
Specific traits that are determined by the environment
the passing of traits
Different versions of a gene
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Explain the relationship between genotype and phenotype.
Genotype and phenotype are completely unrelated
Phenotype determines the potential for the genotype
Genotype is the the complete set of heritable genes that are transferred from parent(s). Phenotype is the physical appearance of an organism.
Genotype and phenotype are determined solely by genetic factors
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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