DNA and Genetics Multiple Choice Test

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

True or false: Your DNA is 100% unique to you, unless you are a twin.

DNA is often called the ______________ of life.

An organism's observable PHYSICAL features are also called what?

An organism's genetic code (combination of alleles/letters) is also called what?

DNA is located in the...

Adenine pairs with what base?

Cytosine pairs with what base?

You inherit a recessive allele from your mother and a dominant allele from your father. Which allele will be seen??

An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present. The weaker gene.

An allele whose trait always shows up in the organism when the allele is present. The stronger gene.

What is called when a organism has two DIFFERENT alleles/letters for a trait. Tt or Rr

What is called when a organism has two IDENTICAL alleles/letters for a trait. TT or tt. RR or rr

A characteristic (such as eye color, skin color etc.) that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes is

What does DNA stand for?

DNA is shaped in a

How many chromosomes do human cells have?

What is a gene?

What is a DNA molecule made of?

Who is responsible for producing this x-ray image of DNA before it was stolen by colleagues?

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