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Test Description: Gene review for assessment.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called ___________________.
A
reproduction
B
diversity
C
chromosomes
D
heredity
2) Chromosomes are composed of:
A
ribosomes and Golgi bodies
B
RNA and carbs
C
fats and lipids
D
DNA and proteins
3) Which of the following are segments of information along the DNA molecule in a chromosome?
A
genes
B
proteins
C
chromatids
D
centrioles
4) On what structures within the cell would you find an organism's DNA?
A
chloroplasts
B
chromosomes
C
mitochondria
D
vacuoles
5) The genetic traits that a parent passes to its offspring are called ____________ traits.
A
dominant
B
inherited
C
recessive
D
learned
6) Which trait is not inherited?
A
blood type
B
eye color
C
height
D
language
7) Who must have a way to transfer inherited traits to their offspring?
A
aunts
B
cousins
C
sisters
D
parents
8) Describe the relationship between genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
A
Genes are pieces of DNA located on chromosomes.
B
Chromosomes are regions on a gene made of DNA.
C
DNA is made up of pieces of chromosomes that contain genes.
D
DNA is made up of chromosomes found on genes.
9) Which of the following is not an inherited trait in humans?
A
length of hair
B
ability to roll tongue
C
color of eyes
D
color of skin
10) If two parents show a recessive trait, ________________.
A
all of their offspring will show the recessive trait
B
most of their offspring will show the recessive trait
C
none of their offspring will show the recessive trait
D
a few of their offspring will show the recessive trait
11) What is the relationship between proteins and DNA?
A
The code found in a protein determines a DNA molecule's sequence.
B
DNA contains the codes for proteins.
C
Proteins are made up of hundreds to millions of DNA molecules.
D
DNA is made up of protein molecules.
12) What is the relationship between proteins and DNA?
A
Proteins are made up of hundreds to millions of DNA molecules.
B
DNA contains the codes for proteins.
C
The code found in a protein determines a DNA molecule's sequence.
D
DNA is made up of protein molecules.
13) Which best describes the relationship of all genotypes?
A
One allele is sometimes dominant, and one is always recessive.
B
One allele is sometimes dominant, and one is sometimes recessive.
C
One allele is always dominant, and one is always recessive.
D
One allele is always dominant, and one is sometimes recessive.
14) If two parents show a dominant trait, ________________.
A
some of their offspring will show the recessive trait
B
all of their offspring will show the dominant trait
C
none of their offspring will show the recessive trait
D
some of their offspring might show the recessive trait
15) Which term correctly describes an individual with a pair of the same alleles for a trait?
A
heterologous
B
homozygous
C
homologous
D
heterozygous
16) Which of the terms correctly describes an individual with two different alleles for a trait?
A
homologous
B
heterologous
C
homozygous
D
heterozygous
17) Chromosomes contain segments of DNA that code for specific traits. What are these segments called?
A
proteins
B
ribosomes
C
genes
D
centrioles
18) A woman with a cleft chin and a man with a cleft chin have a child with a straight chin. The allele for having a straight chin must be
A
recessive.
B
incomplete.
C
dominant.
D
codominant.
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