8.13 B Quick Check #1

What is the primary role of genes located on chromosomes?

• To provide energy for cellular processes

• To determine inherited traits of offspring

• To protect the cell from external damage

• To produce proteins for digestion

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Which of the following best describes a gene?

• A type of cell that fights infections

• A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait

• A protein that speeds up chemical reactions

• A lipid that stores energy

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How do genes influence the physical characteristics of an organism?

• By altering the organism's environment

• By determining the sequence of amino acids in proteins

• By changing the organism's diet

• By controlling the amount of sunlight the organism receives

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What is the relationship between chromosomes and genes?

• Chromosomes are made up of genes

• Genes are made up of chromosomes

• Chromosomes and genes are unrelated

• Genes destroy chromosomes

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Which of the following statements is true about inherited traits?

• They are only influenced by environmental factors

• They are determined by genes located on chromosomes

• They are not passed from parents to offspring

• They are determined by the organism's diet

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What is the function of DNA within a gene?

• To store energy for the cell

• To code for proteins that determine traits

• To transport nutrients across the cell membrane

• To provide structural support to the cell

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Which of the following best explains how traits are passed from parents to offspring?

• Through the inheritance of genes located on chromosomes

• Through the consumption of similar foods

• Through exposure to the same environmental conditions

• Through the use of identical tools and technology

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What is the role of alleles in determining traits?

• Alleles are the same for every individual

• Alleles are different forms of a gene that determine variations in a trait

• Alleles are proteins that digest food

• Alleles are lipids that store energy

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How do mutations in genes affect an organism?

• They always improve the organism's survival

• They can lead to changes in traits, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

• They have no effect on the organism

• They only occur in response to environmental changes

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Which of the following is an example of a trait determined by genes?

• The language an individual speaks

• The color of an individual's eyes

• The type of music an individual prefers

• The style of clothing an individual wears

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