Genetics List 2

Fill in the blank: A liger is an example of a __________ because it is a mix between a lion and a tiger.

(a)   ​

• hybrid
• mutation
• phenotype
• genotype

Definition-based: What does it mean to "inherit" a trait?

• To develop a new characteristic over time

• To receive traits from parents through genes

• To lose characteristics due to evolution

• To change one’s physical appearance

Context clues: "A sudden __________ in the bird’s wing structure allowed it to fly longer distances, helping it survive better in its environment."

• mutation

• probability

• trait

• species

Synonym identification: What word is closest in meaning to "natural selection"?

• Evolution

• Inheritance

• Probability

• Mutation

Fill in the blank: The mother horse and father donkey had an __________ called a mule.

(a)  

• hybrid
• phenotype
• genotype
• mutation

Word usage: The word "offspring" is used in this sentence: "The dog gave birth to five healthy offspring." What does "offspring" mean?

• A type of animal species

• The young born from parents

• A genetic disorder

• A mutation in genes

Antonym identification: What is the opposite of "dominant" in genetics?

• Recessive

• Hybrid

• Probability

• Species

Context clues: "His eye color was determined by his __________, the set of physical characteristics he inherited from his parents."

• phenotype

• probability

• mutation

• variation

Definition-based: What is "probability" in genetics?

• The chance of inheriting a certain trait

• A sudden change in DNA

• The process of evolution

• The passing down of traits

Fill in the blank: A panda and a grizzly bear are different types of the same __________.

(a)  

• species
• mutation
• hybrid
• genus