What is heredity?

Understanding Heredity and Genes

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of genetic mutation
A way to change hair color
A method of passing traits from parents to offspring
A process of learning new skills
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are genes?
Tiny sets of instructions in cells
A method of learning
A type of hair dye
A type of eye color
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if you inherit two dark brown eye genes?
You have green eyes
You have blue eyes
You get one brown eye and one green eye
You have brown eyes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are dominant genes?
Genes that only appear in pairs
Genes that are weaker than recessive genes
Genes that control traits when present
Genes that are always hidden
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a child have green eyes if one parent has brown eyes?
The child inherits a green gene from one parent and a brown gene from the other
The child inherits a green gene from one parent and a blue gene from the other
The child cannot have green eyes
The child inherits a green gene from both parents
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an inherited trait?
A physical feature passed from parents
A skill learned from experience
A temporary change in appearance
A behavior taught by teachers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a learned behavior?
A natural eye color
A trait inherited from parents
A skill acquired through teaching or experience
A genetic mutation
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