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- 1. Multiple Choice
An offspring will receive how many alleles from each parent to determine a specific trait?onetwothreefive - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a phenotype?BBBbbbBlue eyes
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a phenotypeThe genetic make up (code)The physical trait
- 4. Multiple Choicethe passing of genetic traits from parent to offspring.hereditytraitgeneallele
- 5. Multiple Choicehaving two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred).homozygoushetrozygousproteinchromosome
- 6. Multiple Choicehaving two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).proteinhomozygousheterozygousgenotype
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAn allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.hidden alleledominant allelerecessive allelepresent allele
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOne form of a gene is called_______________a DNAa Phenotypea traitan allele
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the correct phenotype for this organism?BBbluegreenbb
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe different forms of genes are known asenvironmentprobabilitytraitsalleles
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAn allele or gene that always shows isrecessivedominanthiddenpresent
- 12. Multiple ChoiceG = dominant green and y = recessive yellow
A fish has a Gy genotype, what will its phenotype be?yellowgreengreenish-yellowred - 13. Multiple ChoiceA ________________________ is used to predict the possible genotype from certain parentsMendel GridGenetic Tic Tac ToePunnett SquarePedigree Plot
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHeredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________predators to preywater to rainparents to offspringfungi to protists
- 15. Multiple Choice___________________________ is the field of science that studies of how traits are passed on, or inherited.dominant traitsratiophenotypegenetics
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a gene?An entire chromosome that codes for a traita piece of clothinga piece of a DNA on chromosome that codes for a traitChemical messengers in your brain that code for a trait
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a genotype?The genetic make up (code)The physical trait
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe man who studied genetics and came up with genetics isWatsonCrickMendelDarwin
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat law states that in Tt the person will only show the dominant allelelaw of segregationlaw of independent assortmentlaw of dominancelaw of punnett squares
- 20. Multiple ChoiceGenotype refers to the ...physical expression of the genesthe possible combination of alleles in a genewhether an allele is dominant or recessivehow an organism will appear
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a phenotype?BBBbbbBlue eyes
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a phenotypeThe genetic make up (code)The physical trait
- 23. Multiple ChoiceAn allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.hidden alleledominant allelerecessive allelepresent allele
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWho is considered the "father" of modern genetics?EinsteinMendelDisneyTrump
- 25. Multiple ChoiceA physical characteristic that can be passed from parent to offspring.behaviortraitstrong musclesability to fly a plane.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceT - tall and t = short
In the punnett square below, what belongs in the missing squarettTtBbTT - 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is homozygous dominant?YyYyyYY
- 28. Multiple ChoiceIn a flowering plant species, red flower color (R) is dominant over white flower color (r). What is the genotype of any red-flowering plant resulting from this species?rrRRRRR or Rr
- 29. Multiple ChoiceLisa has two grandmothers in this picture.Mona and JackieMarge and MonaSelma and JackiePatty and Selma
- 30. Multiple Choice
the passing of traits from parent to offsprint
heredity
genetics
botany
- 31. Multiple Choice
Tt, BB, rr
genotype
phenotype
- 32. Multiple Choice
controls the trait; you only need one gene for the trait to show up in an organism
dominant
recessive
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the weaker trait; you need 2 genes for the trait to show up in an organism
dominant
recessive
- 34. Multiple Choice
the different forms of a trait that make up a gene, R OR r
allele
dominant
recessive
- 35. Multiple Choice
purebred; the same gene pair
homozygous
heterozygous
- 36. Multiple Choice
hybrid; a different gene pair
homozygous
heterozygous
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be an example of genetic engineering?
Examining the rate at which a genetic disease occurs in a population
Determining if there is a significant difference between expected data and observed data
Crossing two plants and seeing unique combinations of genes in their offspring
Inserting a form of a gene that produces functional protein into the DNA of a person with a genetic disease
- 38. Multiple Choice
When more than two versions of a gene for a particular trait exist in the human population, it is a ____________________ trait.
sex-linked
polygenic
epistatic
multiple allele
- 39. Multiple Choice
The process of transfering DNA from one organism into a different organism to alter its DNA is considered
genetic engineering
sexual reproduction
a mutation
pleiotropy
- 40. Multiple Choice
A gene that is found on the X or Y chromosome is called a
codominant gene
sex chromosome
somatic gene
sex-linked gene
- 41. Multiple Choice
Why do humans have such a wide variety of phenotypes when it comes to eye color?
it is controlled by many different genes
the gene for eye color has three alleles
eye color is controlled by sex-linked genes
eye color is controlled by a recessive allele
- 42. Multiple Choice
When two alleles are expressed equally in a heterozygous individual and their phenotype is a blend or mix of the homozygous phenotypes
polygenic
incomplete dominance
codominance
pleiotropy
- 43. Multiple Choice
A calico cat expresses the orange allele and black allele equally, having areas of fur that are either orange or black. What kind of inheritance pattern is this?
Incomplete Dominance
Codominance
Polygenic
Multiple alleles
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this image show?Co-dominanceIncomplete DominanceSimple Dominance
- 45. Multiple Choice
True or False: Males always inherit their X chromosome from their mother
True
False
- 46. Multiple Choice
Polygenic traits are influenced by _____.
several genes
only recessive genes
linked genes
codominant genes
- 47. Multiple ChoiceSkin color is a trait controlled byone alleletwo allelesmany allelesblood type
- 48. Multiple Choicethe mutatons of genes are sometimes influenced byhybrid allellesstem cellscytoplasmthe environment
- 49. Multiple Choice
All the DNA in one cell of an organism.
alleles
genome
karyotyp
sex-linked gene
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Three or more forms of a gene that code for a single trait.
genome
hybridization
sex chromosomes
multiple alleles
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The insertion of working copies of a gene into cells of a person with a genetic disorder in an attempt to correct the disorder.
clone
gene therapy
selective breeding
genetic engineering
- 52. Multiple Choice
A pair of chromosomes carrying genes that determine whether a person is male or female
sex-linked gene
pedigree
carrier
sex chromosomes
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The transfer of a gene from DNA of one organism into another organism, in order to produce an organism with desired traits.
genetic engineering
hybridization
gene therapy
clone
- 54. Multiple Choice
An organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced.
inbreeding
clone
selective breeding
pedigree
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A person who has one recessive allele for a trait, but does not have the trait.
karyotype
genetic disorder
genome
carrier
- 56. Multiple Choice
An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes
carrier
sex-linked gene
genetic disorder
multiple alleles
- 57. Multiple Choice
The process of selecting a few organisms with desired traits to serve as parents of the next generation.
inbreeding
selective breeding
clone
genome
- 58. Multiple Choice
A picture of all chromosomes in a cell arranged in pairs.
multiple alleles
sex chromosomes
genome
karyotype
- 59. Multiple Choice
How many bases are found in DNA?
1
2
3
4
- 60. Multiple Choice
Which are the correct base pairs in DNA?
A-T and G-C
A-C and T-C
G-T and A-C
A-B and C-D
- 61. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT true about DNA?
stands for "deoxyribonucleic acid"
contains the genetic code of an organism
looks like a twisted ladder
is always the same in each organism
- 62. Multiple ChoiceInsulin is made fromthe mitochondriathe organellesgenetically engineered bacteriablood sugar
- 63. Multiple Choice
The process of transfering DNA from one organism into a different organism to alter its DNA is considered
genetic engineering
nondisjunction
a mutation
- 64. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct matching DNA sequence? GCT AGC ACG
TAC GAC ATA
CGA TCG TGC
CGA GAA CTC
TAC CTA TGC
- 65. Multiple Choice
How many chromosomes does each human cell have?
23
46
72
118
- 66. Multiple Choice
This laboratory procedure is known as
CLONING
gel electrophoresis
chromatography
use of a dichotomous key
- 67. Multiple Choice
In preparation for an electrophoresis procedure, enzymes are added to DNA in order to
convert the DNA into gel
cut the DNA into fragments
change the color of the DNA
produce longer sections of DNA
- 68. Multiple Choice
What is this technique an example of?
chromatography
gel electrophoresis
direct harvesting
genetic engineering
- 69. Multiple Choice
The results of which laboratory technique are represented in the diagram?
chromatography
manipulation of genes
genetic engineering
gel electrophoresis
- 70. Multiple Choice
A technique that can be used to compare the DNA of two or more plants is
cloning
chromatography
staining
gel electrophoresis
- 71. Multiple Choice
What is the result of step 3?
a new type of molecular base is formed
different types of minerals are joined together
DNA from the bacterial cell is cloned
DNA from different organisms is joined together
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of gel electrophoresis?helps cut DNAcount the genes in DNAseparates DNA based on sizeallows for an exact replicated organism
- 73. Multiple ChoiceIn gel electrophoresis, the largest DNA fragment will appearclosest to the starting wellsfarthest from the starting wellsthree quarters away from the starting wellsit depends on how many fragments there are
- 74. Multiple ChoiceWhich DNA fragment bands move faster and farther in a gel electrophoresis?there is no way to tellthe largest onesthe smallest onesnone of these
- 75. Multiple ChoiceWhich two bat species are most closely related?Bat 1 and Bat 2Bat 1 and Bat 3Bat 2 and Bat 3There’s no way to tell
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhich suspect is linked to the crime scene by this DNA analysisSuspect ASuspect CSuspect DSuspect B
- 77. Multiple ChoiceShannon does not know who her father is. There are three possibilities: Jack, Daniel and Bill. Who is the father?JackDanielBill
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWhich two bear species are most closely related?Bear 1 and Bear 2Bear 1 and Bear 3Bear 2 and Bear 3There’s no way to tell
- 79. Multiple ChoiceDNA fingerprinting works becauseMost genes are dominantAll organisms contain RNAThe most important genes are different among most peopleNo two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA
- 80. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of selective breeding is toGet bigger animalsget smaller animalscreate animals with desirable traitscreate animals with bad traits
- 81. Multiple ChoiceHow do scientists cut DNA into smaller strands?restriction enzymesscissorsligaseagarose
- 82. Multiple ChoiceThe genetic make up of a trait:GenotypePhenotypeChromosomeHybrid
- 83. Multiple Choice
"transgenic" refers to an animal that:
Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome
Has undergone DNA modification
Has unique genes for its species
- 84. Multiple ChoiceA pair of chromosomes that consists of XX is a __________________.MaleFemale
- 85. Multiple ChoiceWhich sex chromosomes would indicate a typical human male?XXXXYXXY
- 86. Multiple ChoiceThe function of _____ is to transport amino acids in the cytoplasm to the ribosome.rRNAtRNAmRNADNA
- 87. Multiple ChoiceThe function of ______ is to combine with proteins to form ribosomes.rRNAtRNAmRNADNA
- 88. Multiple ChoiceThe process where mRNA is read and made into an amino acid chain.TranscriptionTranslationTransportationTransient
- 89. Multiple ChoiceThe process of going from DNA to mRNA is calledTranscriptionTranslationTransportationTransient
- 90. Multiple ChoiceHow many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA42612 - 91. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mRNA strand that would result from the DNA template strand CCTA?GGATCCATGGAUCCAU
- 92. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these nitrogenous bases is NOT in RNA?UracilThymineCytosineGuanine
- 93. Multiple Choice
In what process is mRNA synthesized?
Transcription
Translation
DNA Replication
Mitosis
- 94. Multiple Choice
Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?
Nucleus
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
- 95. Multiple Choice
Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?
because DNA can't leave
because ribosomes are in the nucleus
because DNA polymerase is found there
because helicase unzips the DNA
- 96. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a codon?
ATG
AUG
AUT
- 97. Multiple Choice
TRANSCRIBE this DNA sequence: TACGTTACT
AUGCAAUGA
ATGCAATGA
AUGGATUGA
TACGTTACT
- 98. Multiple ChoiceDoes the order of amino acids in a protein matter?YES!NO!
- 99. Multiple Choice
Which organelle is the location where protein is made?
Ribosome
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Nucleotide
- 100. Multiple Choice
There are a total of ____ different amino acids
20
1
4
unlimited
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