Quizizz 12.1-12.3

What is a gene?

• A type of cell

• A piece of DNA that directs a cell to make a certain protein

• A type of protein

• A type of chromosome

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What does each parent contribute to their offspring in terms of genetics?

• Two alleles for every gene

• One allele for every gene

• Three alleles for every gene

• No alleles

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What controls each trait studied according to Mendel?

• Multiple genes

• A single gene in different variations/forms

• Environmental factors

• Random mutations

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What does the Principle of Dominance state?

• All alleles are equally expressed

• Some alleles are dominant and others are recessive

• Alleles are inherited randomly

• Dominant alleles are always harmful

What are the two types of alleles mentioned in Mendel's conclusions?

• Dominant and recessive

• Active and passive

• Strong and weak

• Visible and hidden

What is the significance of the Principle of Dominance in genetics?

• It explains why some traits are always visible

• It shows that all traits are equally expressed

• It proves that environment is more important than genetics

• It suggests that all alleles are harmful

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Which of the following is true about the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

• Phenotype determines genotype

• Genotype is unrelated to phenotype

• Genotype largely determines phenotype

• Phenotype and genotype are the same

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Which of the following is an example of a homozygous genotype?

• Tt

• TT

• T

• tT

Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Allele

• Heterozygous

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What is the relationship between alleles and genotype?

• Alleles determine phenotype

• Alleles are part of genotype

• Alleles are unrelated to genotype

• Alleles are the same as phenotype