What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to their children?

The Science of Heredity and Genetic Traits

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Heredity
Evolution
Mutation
Adaptation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a hereditary characteristic?
Favorite food
Eye color
Language spoken
Hobbies
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many chromosomes do humans typically inherit from each parent?
18
38
46
23
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What structure within the cell contains the chromosomes?
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Ribosome
Nucleus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary role of chromosomes in heredity?
To store genetic information
To regulate cell temperature
To protect the cell nucleus
To provide energy to cells
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the shape of a DNA molecule often compared to?
A square
A circle
A twisted ladder
A straight line
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are genes responsible for?
Regulating body temperature
Transmitting characteristics from parents to offspring
Controlling cell division
Producing energy for the cell
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