
Genetics & Heredity
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Genetics & Heredity
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Important Vocabulary
Genetics- the study of genes and heredity
Heredity- the passing on of characteristics (as the color of the eyes or hair) from parents to offspring
Offspring- the young of a person, animal, or plant
Dominant- most powerful; ruling or controlling
Recessive- being or produced by a form of a gene whose effect can be hidden by a dominant gene and which can produce a noticeable effect only when two copies of the gene are present
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Multiple Choice
When both a dominant and recessive gene are present, which of the following is true?
A. The dominant trait will be visible.
B. The recessive trait will be visible.
C. Neither trait will be visible.
D. It cannot be predicted which trait will be visible.
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Multiple Choice
A group of students are studying bean plants. All of the following traits are affected by changes in the environment EXCEPT...
A. leaf color.
B. seed type.
C. bean production.
D. plant height.
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Multiple Choice
In plants, what is responsible for passing traits from one generation to the next?
A. chloroplasts
B. photosynthesis
C. roots
D. genes
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Multiple Choice
The Ohio state tree is the buckeye. Which of these is a trait that is inherited by the buckeye tree in the reproduction process?
A. number of leaves that fall during winter
B. change in leaf color during the autumn season
C. type of mineral that is absorbed from the soil
D. amount of water that is available for growth
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Multiple Choice
A 13-year-old boy has blue eyes. Which statement concerning his eye color is correct?
A. It is a result of asexual reproduction.
B. It is a result of childhood nutrition.
C. It is an inherited characteristic.
D. It is a personal choice.
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Multiple Choice
At which level of body organization does copying of DNA take place?
A. organ system
B. organ
C. tissue
D. cell
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Multiple Choice
Most species of ducks have webbed feet. The webbed feet are an example of
A. behavioral trait.
B. a learned trait.
C. an inherited trait.
D. an instinctive trait.
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Multiple Choice
Hawks have sharp claws called talons that help them capture prey. Talons are BEST described as...
A. an inherited trait.
B. a genetic mutation.
C. a behavioral adaptation.
D. an acquired characteristic.
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Multiple Choice
Which trait does a cactus seedling inherit from its parents?
A. the amount of water it absorbs
B. the length of its spines
C. the type of organism that pollinates its flowers
D. the number of organisms that consume its fruit
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Multiple Choice
Which characteristic will a baby chimpanzee inherit from its parents?
A. fur color
B. hunting skills
C. feeding behavior
D. sleeping routine
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Multiple Choice
Which is a trait that a child can inherit from its parents?
A. eye color
B. a broken leg
C. length of hair
D. language skills
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Multiple Choice
Parents with freckles often have children with freckles. This occurs because...
A. freckles develop from light.
B. certain foods cause freckles.
C. certain habits cause freckles.
D. freckles are an inherited trait.
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