Brain2heart Unit 2 Part 1 Lesson 4 - Heredity

What does the lesson imply about the traits you have?

• They are all inherited from your parents

• Some may be different from your parents'

• They are all based on your environment

• They are chosen by your teachers

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What is the structure that contains genes?

• Ribosome

• Chromosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

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Which of the following best describes a chromosome?

• A structure that contains genes

• A type of protein

• A part of the cell membrane

• A nutrient transporter

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What is the term used to describe the basic unit of heredity?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• DNA

• Protein

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an individual?

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Allele

• Trait

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How many chromosomes are in a human karyotype?

• 44

• 45

• 46

• 47

What are the two main types of inheritance mentioned in the text?

• Dominant and Recessive

• Genetic and Environmental

• Physical and Behavioral

• Simple and Complex

Which of the following is an example of a genotype with both dominant alleles?

• Aa

• aa

• AA

• Bb

What is the purpose of categorizing types of inheritance?

• To determine the physical appearance of an individual

• To understand how traits are passed from parents to offspring

• To identify the genetic makeup of an individual

• To classify different species

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Which of the following statements is true about autosomal inheritance?

• Only males can inherit traits through autosomal inheritance

• Only females can inherit traits through autosomal inheritance

• Both males and females can inherit traits through autosomal inheritance

• Neither males nor females can inherit traits through autosomal inheritance