Genetics And DNA Quiz Yr 10 Science

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1.

All of the following are true about the structure of DNA, except
- A.
  
  Short strands of DNA are contained in chromosomes inside the nucleus of a cell.
- B.
  
  Every DNA nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.
- C.
  
  DNA consists of one strand of nucleotides joined by hydrogen bonds.
- D.
  
  The long strands of nucleotides are twisted into a double helix.
2.

Molecules of DNA are composed of long chains of
- A.
  
  Amino acids
- B.
  
  Fatty acids
- C.
  
  Monosaccharides
- D.
  
  Nucleotides
3.

DNA is found in
- A.
  
  All living things
- B.
  
  Only humans
- C.
  
  Only philosalraptors
- D.
  
  None of the above
4.

In a base pair, C stands for what?
- A.
  
  Cooty
- B.
  
  Creator
- C.
  
  Cytosine
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

All human BODY CELLS contain this many chromosomes.
- A.
  
  23
- B.
  
  46
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  45
6.

Sperm cells and egg cells are examples of
- A.
  
  Body cells
- B.
  
  Meiosis
- C.
  
  Gametes
- D.
  
  DNA
7.

The name of the large molecule contained in chromosomes is called
- A.
  
  RNA
- B.
  
  DEA
- C.
  
  DVD
- D.
  
  DNA
8.

Where are chromosomes located inside the cell?
- A.
  
  The ribosome
- B.
  
  The nuclear membrane
- C.
  
  The cell wall
- D.
  
  The nucleus
9.

Different versions of the same gene are known as
- A.
  
  Centromeres
- B.
  
  Alleles
- C.
  
  Chromosomes
- D.
  
  Gametes
10.

Heterozygous means
- A.
  
  Having two of the same genes for a certain trait
- B.
  
  Having a zygous that is hetero
- C.
  
  Having two genes for a trait that are different
- D.
  
  None of the above
11.

Having two of the same genes for a certain trait is called
- A.
  
  Heterozygous
- B.
  
  Homozanious
- C.
  
  The same
- D.
  
  Homozygous
12.

The type of gene that always shows itself is called a
- A.
  
  Powerful gene
- B.
  
  Dominant gene
- C.
  
  Homozygous gene
- D.
  
  Recessive gene
13.

A chart that shows the possible gene combinations is called a
- A.
  
  A gene symbol
- B.
  
  Karyotype
- C.
  
  A Punnett Sguare
- D.
  
  A pie chart
14.

Genes for a trait that are hidden when the dominant gene is present are called
- A.
  
  A wimpy gene
- B.
  
  Heterozygous
- C.
  
  Recessitative jeans
- D.
  
  Recessive gene
15.

What are the chances of an offspring being a boy or a girl?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  33%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  75%
16.

A recessive gene always shows itself.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

If the trait for the fur pattern on a dog were solid fur(f) and spotted fur(F), a homozygous female with solid fur and a homozygous male with spotted fur have a 25% chance of having offspring with solid fur.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

How many pairs of chromosomes are in a human body cell?
- A.
  
  46
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  23
- D.
  
  8
19.

Male organisms have
- A.
  
  Two x chromosomes
- B.
  
  Two y chromosomes
- C.
  
  One x and one z chromosome
- D.
  
  One x and one y chromosome
20.

A Larkey that is homozygous for red eyes(EE) mates with a Larkey that is homozygous for gray eyes(ee). What percent chance will their offspring have gray eyes?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  75%
- D.
  
  None of the above
21.

FF-striped fur, Ff- solid fur, ff- spotted fur Two Larkeys with solid fur mate. Which fur will their offspring most likely have?
- A.
  
  Striped
- B.
  
  Solid
- C.
  
  Spotted
- D.
  
  Dotted
22.

A woman that is a carrier of colorblindness mates with a man that is colorblind. What percent chance will their offspring actually be colorblind?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  75%
- D.
  
  None of the above