by ariane59
Dive into the intricate world of genes and heredity, where the secrets of our biological blueprint are revealed. This quiz will take you through the essentials of genetic inheritance, the role of DNA, and the fascinating mechanisms that make each of us unique. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
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Genes and Heredity Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the basic unit of heredity?
Gene
Chromosome
DNA
Protein
2. Which molecule carries the genetic instructions used in growth, development, and reproduction?
RNA
Protein
DNA
Lipid
3. How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
22
23
24
26
4. What is the term for a variation of a gene?
Allele
Locus
Genome
Codon
5. Which scientist is known as the father of modern genetics?
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
James Watson
Francis Crick
6. What is the process by which a cell divides into two daughter cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?
Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary Fission
Budding
7. Which of the following is a sex-linked genetic disorder?
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemophilia
Down Syndrome
8. What is the name of the structure that contains an organism’s entire set of genes?
Genome
Chromosome
Nucleus
Ribosome
9. Which process results in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell?
Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary Fission
Budding
10. What term describes the physical and physiological traits of an organism?
Genotype
Phenotype
Allele
Genome
11. Which of the following is NOT a nitrogenous base found in DNA?
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Uracil
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