Genetics and Heredity (Grade 6)
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Genetics and Heredity
Instructions: Circle the correct answer to each question.
1.
To determine gender, a female has XX chromosomes and a male has XY chromosomes.
- True
- False
2.
Mendel's research generated the terms "recessive traits" and "dominant traits" in genetics studies.
- True
- False
3.
All genetic traits are visible.
- True
- False
4.
The ability to play basketball is a trait inherited from an offspring's parents.
- True
- False
5.
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
- 236
- 46
- 23
- 10
6.
When closely related living things are bred together, it is
- hybridizing.
- adaptation.
- diversity.
- crossbreeding.
7.
Who was the "Father of Genetics"?
- Isaac Asimov
- Earl Coltrain
- Yasha Rabinowitz
- Gregor Mendel
8.
Which feature is not determined by genes in humans?
- eyes
- gills
- teeth
- fingers
9.
How many genes determine a single trait?
- 4
- 6
- 2
- 3
10.
An inherited part of genetic matter that determines a trait is a
- follicle.
- node.
- gene.
- cell.
11.
What percentage of people are right-hand dominant?
- 85%
- 68%
- 56%
- 90%
12.
Mendel studied the genetics of the
- geranium.
- orchid.
- squash plant.
- pea plant.
13.
Every child receives of their genes from their mother and of their genes from their father.
- 1/2; 1/4
- all; none
- 3/4; 1/4
- 1/2; 1/2
14.
Your dad has straight hair and brown eyes, and your mom has curly hair and green eyes. What will you most likely be born with?
- red hair and blue eyes
- blond hair and green eyes
- straight hair and brown eyes
- curly hair and brown eyes
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