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Reproduction & Heredity
Match the following terms to the
correct definition
1. Heredity
2. Chromosomes
3. Nucleus
4. Genes
a. The part of a cell that contains
DNA
b. The passion of physical
characteristics from one
generation to another.
c. The thread inside the cell’s
nucleus that carries the genes.
d. A section of DNA on a
chromosome that contains genetic
material.
1. Organisms resemble their parents
because of…
a. hormones.
b. heredity.
c. homeostasis.
d. homology.
2. Which part of Ryan is governed by
genes inherited from his parents?
a. blue eyes
b. riding a bicycle
c. playing guitar
d. reading
3. Within the cell, DNA is found in the
a. cell wall.
b. cytoplasm.
c. nucleus.
d. cell membrane.
4. How many generations are shown in the
family tree above?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Zero generations
One generation
Three generations
Two generations
5. Heredity is
a. the appearance of traits due to the
environment.
b. the passage of genetic instructions from
parents to offspring.
c. the development of learned characteristics.
d. the emergence of new traits in the second
generation.
6. How many chromosomes do
humans have?
a. 12 pairs
b. 20 pairs
c. 23 pairs
d. 46 pairs
7. Explain the difference between
acquired and inherited traits.
• Write answer in notebook. Justify your answer
by proving examples of each.
8. A individual who has two of the same allele is
said to be
.
A. Homozygous
B. Heteromologous
C. Homologous
D. Heterozygous
9. The appearance resulting from a
given gene combination is referred to
as….
A. Genotype
B. Phenotype
C) Phototype
E) stereotype
10. What is known as the physical
expression of a Trait?
A. Genotype
B. Meiosis
C. Allele
D. Phenotype
11.Which cell part contains the genetic
material that is responsible for traits?
A. Part E
B. Part C
C. Part F
D. Part I
12. Which of the following is not an
inherited trait?
A. Eye color
B. Widows peak
C. Attached earlobes
D. Cooking Skills
13. Complete the sentence using the
pictures below.
Traits are part of the
and are stored in the
Chromosome
that make
.
Nucleus
Genes
14. Which of the following best
describes sexual reproduction?
a. An organism that makes copies of itself.
b. Two parents; each parent gives genetic
information to form diverse offspring.
c. Two parents; offspring looks identically like
one of the parents.
d. One parent, offspring looks identical to
parent.
15. The pictures are examples of…
a. Sexual Reproduction
b. Asexual reproduction
c. Adaptation
d. Genetic Variation
16. These pictures are examples of ..
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sexual reproduction
Uniform offspring
Asexual reproduction
Clones
17.
18. A cell is controlled by the
________________________. The nucleus
contains ________________________ that
are made of tightly wound up
____________________. Which are the
instructions for your _______________ and
________________.
19. The genetic material contained within the
nucleus is shaped like a spiral staircase. The
genetic characteristics of living organisms are
contained in this genetic material. What is the
name of this genetic material?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Allele
Gene
Organelle
DNA
20. The diagram above shows the
reproduction of an amoeba and a
human being. Which statement
below correctly describes the
offspring of these organisms?
A. Offspring of the amoeba are
identical to the parent whereas
offspring of the chickens are
genetically diverse.
B. Offspring of the amoeba are
genetically diverse whereas
offspring of the chickens are not.
C. Offspring of the chickens are
genetically diverse whereas
offspring of the amoeba are
identical to the parent.
D. Offspring of the chickens and the
amoeba are genetically diverse.
Left page “question”
• Write a question covering reproduction and or
heredity. Yes, it must have multiple choices.
• Share your question with the class
• Best question (determined by teacher)
receives a homework pass.