DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes Quiz

What is the function of genes within chromosomes?

• To store energy

• To code for proteins

• To transport nutrients

• To provide structural support

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How do genes determine inherited traits of offspring?

• Genes are responsible for the physical and functional traits of offspring.

• Genes do not play any role in determining traits.

• Genes only determine the color of the offspring.

• Genes are only responsible for the height of the offspring.

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Heredity is the process by which:

• Traits are passed from parents to offspring.

• Organisms adapt to their environment.

• Cells divide and multiply.

• Species evolve over time.

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What is each stage of heredity known as?

• Generation

• Mutation

• Adaptation

• Evolution

Who is known as the father of modern genetics?

• Gregor Mendel
• James Watson
• Louis Pasteur
• Charles Darwin

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

• A) Eye color

• B) Leaf shape

• C) Flower color

• D) Plant height

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Fill in the blank: In plants, inherited traits include leaf shape, plant height, and ________.

• flower color

• soil type

• water content

• sunlight exposure

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Where in our bodies is our hereditary material stored?

• In the heart

• In the brain

• In the cells

• In the stomach

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 23 pairs.

• 22 pairs.

• 24 pairs.

• 21 pairs.

DNA is best described as:

• A type of protein

• A molecule that carries genetic information

• A form of energy

• A type of cell

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