Exploring Heredity and Traits

What is heredity?

• The study of plants

• The passing of traits from parents to offspring

• The process of photosynthesis

• The study of rocks

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Which of the following is a tool used to predict the outcome of genetic crosses?

• Microscope

• Punnett square

• Telescope

• Calculator

What is the shape of DNA often described as?

• Double helix

• Single strand

• Triple loop

• Square

Which of the following is a genetic trait?

• Hair color

• Favorite food

• Language spoken

• Type of clothing

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What is the basic unit of heredity?

• Cell

• Gene

• Organ

• Tissue

Which scientist is known as the father of genetics?

• Albert Einstein

• Gregor Mendel

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

What is a spiral in the context of DNA?

• A type of plant

• A shape that DNA strands form

• A type of animal

• A mathematical equation

Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Chlorophyll

• Cytosine

What is the role of chromosomes in heredity?

• They are the building blocks of proteins

• They carry genetic information

• They provide energy to cells

• They help in digestion

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Which of the following pairs correctly represents a base pair in DNA?

• Adenine and Cytosine

• Thymine and Guanine

• Adenine and Thymine

• Guanine and Chlorophyll