Genetics Quiz

What is the study of heredity and how traits are passed from parents to offspring called?

• Genetics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Who is known as the Father of Genetics?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

What did Gregor Mendel study to understand inheritance?

• Fruit flies

• Pea plants

• Mice

• Bacteria

What is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait called?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Protein

• Enzyme

What is the structure of DNA described as?

• Single strand

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple strand

Where is DNA located in the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 23

• 46

• 64

• 92

What is condensed DNA known as?

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

• Enzyme

Which of the following is NOT a part of the genetic code?

• DNA

• RNA

• Protein

• Lipid

Which of the following represents a male karyotype?

• XX

• Xx

• XY

• Bb