Genetics Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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The scientific study of biology encompasses a vast variety of topics regarding life all over the world. But one significant discovery that has been made is the study of genetics, which allows us to analyze the genes, genetic...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 173 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which of these results when one nitrogenous base replaces another in a segment of genetic material?

An enzymatic substrate

A mutation

A feedback loop

An adaptation

Biology Chapters 9 And 12

Biology Chapters 9 and 12

Explore key genetic concepts through 'Biology Chapters 9 and 12'. This quiz assesses understanding of Mendelian genetics, dominant traits, and phenotypes, helping learners grasp the fundamentals of inheritance and genetic...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 92 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2023

Sample Question
Mendel obtained plants that were true- breeding for particular traits by

Growing plants from the seeds of others plants that showed that trait

Discarding plants that showed others traits

Allowing plants to self- pollinate for several generations

Allowing plants to cross- pollinate for one generation

AP Biology Test #3b - Meiosis And Mendelian Genetics

AP Biology Test #3B - Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics

Mendelian inheritance is the manner by which genes and traits are passed from parents to their children, which can depend on genetics. Genetic variation is usually increased by meiosis. Take up this comprehensive test on...

Questions: 35 | Attempts: 1322 | Last updated: Feb 20, 2025

Sample Question
The following human pedigree shows the inheritance of the recessive trait for albinism. The gene for normal pigment production is designated as N, the gene for albinism, n, circles are females and squares, males. Red figures represent individuals with albinism, blue are normal pigmentation.The probability that the next child with parents II - 7 and II - 8 will be a male with albinism is?

1/8

1/4

1/2

1/16

1/64

Understanding Genetics! Trivia Quiz! Questions & Answers

What do you understand about genetics? Why understanding genetics is important to you and your family? Think you can pass a quiz on genetics? This quiz will be used as a pre-test and a post-test to measure students'...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 5207 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Find the answer that best fits: Asexual organisms:

Have the ability to copy themselves

Are very complex and higher order animals

Lay eggs

Are only plants

Genetics Final Exam

You might wonder why it’s so important to analyze the small, seemingly insignificant details of a person’s genetic make-up. But what you might not realize is that some things about ourselves can’t be seen by the...

Questions: 100 | Attempts: 4847 | Last updated: Apr 29, 2024

Sample Question
In a pea plant that is heterozygous for seed color, what proportion of gametes will carry the recessive allele?

1/4

1/2

1/3

All of the gametes

None of the gametes

Trivia Quiz: What Do You Know About The Molecular Basis Of Inheritance?

Trivia Quiz: What do you know about the Molecular Basis of Inheritance?

What Do You Know About The Molecular Basis Of Inheritance? In this trivia quiz, you will get to review the scientific reason behind the fact that an offspring has characteristics from the parents and what role genes play in the...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 1666 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is the genetic material which passes traits from one generation to the next?

DNA, RNA, nucleotides

Protein, RNA, DNA

DNA, protein, ribosomes

Microtubules, DNA, protein

Mutations: Changes In The Genetic Material

Mutations: Changes in the Genetic Material

Biologically speaking, mutation is the permanent change in the generic constitution of a nucleotide, virus or genetic elements. How well do you understand these changes in the genetic material? Take up the challenge below and...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 184 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2024

Sample Question
A crossover within the inversion loop of a paracentric inversion heterozygote produces

A dicentric bridge

An acentric fragment

Gametes with a deletion

All of the above

DNA And Protein Synthesis Vocabulary

DNA and Protein Synthesis Vocabulary

Explore the fundamentals of DNA and protein synthesis with this focused quiz. Assess your understanding of nucleotides, chromatin, translation processes, codons, and more. Perfect for students enhancing their biology and genetics...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 207 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Albinism Quiz

Explore the genetic condition of Albinism through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on its symptoms, inheritance patterns, and historical context. Understand why Albinism is not curable and learn about chromosomal defects...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1729 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of these is NOT a symptom of Albinism?

White hair

Blue eyes

Poor Vision

Freckles

Biology - Chapter 5 Test

This 'Biology - Chapter 5 Test' assesses knowledge on human genetics, including species traits, individual characteristics, gene functions, reproduction methods, and chromosomal processes. It's designed to enhance understanding...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 311 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
An example of a species characteristic in humans would be

Blue eyes

Blond hair

Freckles

Thumbs

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