Genetics Quiz

What is Genetics?

• The study of diseases

• The study of Heredity

• The study of the environment

• The study of human behavior

What does Heredity refer to in genetics?

• The modification of gene expression

• The study of genetic disorders

• The passing of genetic information from one generation to the next

• The interaction between different species

What is a genome?

• The complete set of proteins in an organism

• A single chromosome within an organism

• The complete set of genes possessed by an organism

• A type of gene found in the human body

How many genes does the human genome consist of?

• Over 20,000 genes

• Over 100,000 genes

• Over 50,000 genes

• Over 200,000 genes

How many nucleotide pairs does each gene have at least?

• 1,000 nucleotide pairs

• 5,000 nucleotide pairs

• 10,000 nucleotide pairs

• 20,000 nucleotide pairs

What is the function of DNA?

• To provide energy to the cells

• To specify traits by coding instructions

• To assist in the digestion of food

• To regulate the temperature of the body

In what is the hereditary code written?

• RNA molecules

• Protein molecules

• DNA molecules

• Lipid molecules

What must there be for offspring to resemble their parents?

• A reliable way to transfer hereditary information from one generation to the next

• A change in environmental conditions

• A system for learning and mimicking behavior

• A method for offspring to choose their traits

What does each cell nucleus contain in the form of chromosomes?

• RNA

• Proteins

• DNA

• Lipids

Where are genes located?

• On the cell membrane

• Inside the nucleus but not on chromosomes

• On these chromosomes

• Within the mitochondria