Introduction To Genes
This quiz will quiz you on what you know on Genes. Good luck : )
- 1.
Where did you get your genes?
- A.
The mall
- B.
Your mom
- C.
Your dad
- D.
Both B and C are correct
Correct Answer
D. Both B and C are correctExplanation
Our genes are inherited from both our parents.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many chromosomes do we have?
- A.
12= total of 24
- B.
23= total of 46
- C.
20=total of 40
- D.
11 total of 22
Correct Answer
B. 23= total of 46Explanation
In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A _________trait is that which is weak and often does not show up.
Correct Answer
recessive - 4.
What is a dominant trait?
- A.
A gene in one strand of DNA that is stronger than the corresponding gene in another strand of DNA.
- B.
A trait that is weak and does not show up.
- C.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
A. A gene in one strand of DNA that is stronger than the corresponding gene in another strand of DNA.Explanation
A dominant trait is one which shows up as a characteristic, such as RR or Rr, R being the dominant trait.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Traits help determine
- A.
The color of your eyes
- B.
Shape of your nose
- C.
Hair color
- D.
Ear lobe shape
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 6.
What are the four nucleotides called?
- A.
* adenine(A), * cytosine (C), * guanine (G), and * thymine (T).
- B.
The four nucleotides are called: * adenine(A), * cytosine (C), * guanine (G), and * thoride (T)
- C.
The four nucleotides are called: * adenine(A), * chloride (C), * guanine (G), and * thymine (T).
- D.
The four nucleotides are called: * ammonia (A) * cytosine (C), * guanine (G), and * thymine (T).
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. * adenine(A), * cytosine (C), * guanine (G), and * thymine (T). -
- 7.
Where are chromosomes found within a living cell?
- A.
Outside the cell walls
- B.
Nucleus
- C.
Cell memebrane
- D.
In the ribosomes
Correct Answer
B. Nucleus -
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