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Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Any change in the DNA of a gene or a chromosome is
  1. an embryo.
  2. metamorphosis.
  3. cloning.
  4. a mutation.
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
The region on a chromosome that contains the DNA code for a trait an organism inherits is a
  1. pedigree.
  2. heredity.
  3. selection.
  4. gene.
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Cloning is a type of sexual reproduction.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Which trait is strong and is seen?
  1. recessive trait
  2. dominant trait
  3. inherited trait
  4. hidden trait
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
The double helix describes the shape of
  1. chromosomes.
  2. phenotypes.
  3. pedigrees.
  4. DNA.
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
How are specialized breeds of dogs, cats, horses, and other animals produced?
  1. budding
  2. regeneration
  3. selective breeding
  4. asexual reproduction
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Select the three statements that are true about DNA.
  1. It is a polymer.
  2. It is square shaped.
  3. It carries the genetic code.
  4. It is passed on from parents to children.
  5. It can be used to tell if a person will be nice or not.
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Which type of trait is weak and can be masked?
  1. dominant trait
  2. inherited trait
  3. recessive trait
  4. hidden trait
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Which term is another name for an observable feature or characteristic of an organism?
  1. sex cell
  2. meiosis
  3. trait
  4. gene
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Which factor is an inherited trait?
  1. cooking
  2. making your bed
  3. having blue eyes like your mother
  4. dancing
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
What is another name for an observable feature or characteristic of an organism?
  1. sex cell
  2. embryo
  3. trait
  4. gene
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
What is any change in the DNA of a gene or chromosome?
  1. embryo
  2. clone
  3. mutation
  4. sex cell
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Mutations are always bad for living things.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
What does GMO stand for?
  1. Genetically Made Organisms
  2. Genetically Modified Organisms
  3. Genetically Made Organics
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
How many chromosomes does a human body contain?
  1. 33
  2. 46
  3. 23
  4. 18
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
What is a conclusion Mendel drew from his experiments? (Select all that apply.)
  1. Offspring inherit traits in pairs of factors.
  2. Some traits will not be inherited.
  3. Some traits are hidden.
  4. A hidden trait can show up in later generations.
  5. A hidden trait will eventually disappear from genetics.
  6. Tallness is a dominant trait.
Grade 6 DNA, RNA, and Genetics
Recessive traits are always expressed.
  1. True
  2. False
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