Genetics and Reproduction Concepts Quiz
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A version of a gene for a trait
A. Allele
B. Chromosome
C. Genotype
D. Phenotype
A cross where neither trait is dominant (results in a third trait)
A. Complete dominance
B. Codominance
C. Incomplete dominance
D. Polygenic inheritance
Genotypes that have two different alleles (Ss)
A. Heterozygous
B. Homozygous
C. Dominant
D. Recessive
The act of mating organisms with desirable traits
A. Natural selection
B. Genetic modification
C. Selective breeding
D. Hybridization
The passing of genes from one generation to the next
A. Heredity
B. Evolution
C. Genetics
D. Mutation
Genotypes that have two identical alleles (SS or ss)
A. Heterozygous
B. Homozygous
C. Polygenic
D. Monogenic
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
A. Chromosome
B. Gene
C. DNA
D. RNA
Reproduction where two parents contribute genetic material to the offspring
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction
C. Cloning
D. Parthenogenesis
A sexual reproductive cell (sperm or egg)
A. Gamete
B. Zygote
C. Spermatozoon
D. Ovum
During interphase DNA exists in the form of…
A. Chromatin
B. Chromosomes
C. Nucleotides
D. RNA
A structure within a cell nucleus that carries genetic information in the form of DNA
A. Chromosome
B. Mitochondrion
C. Ribosome
D. Endoplasmic Reticulum
Bt Corn is an example of….
A. Genetically modified organism (GMO)
B. Organic crop
C. Conventional crop
D. Hybrid seed
The physical characteristics of an organism which results from its genes
A. Genotype
B. Phenotype
C. Allele
D. Chromosome
Reproduction that requires only one parent
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Sexual reproduction
C. Binary fission
D. Budding
A type of dominance where more than one trait is dominant. Traits blend.
A. Codominance
B. Incomplete dominance
C. Complete dominance
D. Recessive dominance