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Genetics

Quiz by Mrs. Covington

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15 questions
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  • Q1
    Which one is NOT a genetic trait that we discussed in class?
    Earlobe Attachment
    Hairline
    PTC
    Socioeconomic Status
    30s
  • Q2
    About what % of the US population is left handed?
    10%
    25%
    40%
    5%
    30s
  • Q3
    Which genetic trait is controlled by the MC1R Gene?
    PTC Tasting
    Freckles
    Allergies
    Hitchhiker's Thumb
    30s
  • Q4
    Who is usually the carrier for Red/Green colorblindness?
    Mother
    Grandfather
    Grandmother
    Father
    30s
  • Q5
    Red/Green colorblindness is controlled by one gene on which chromosome?
    XY
    X
    Y
    Z
    30s
  • Q6
    Who is colorblindness most common in?
    Females
    Children
    Males
    Adults
    30s
  • Q7
    In order for a girl to be colorblind, what must happen?
    0 defective X chromosomes
    2 defective Y chromosomes
    2 defective X chromosomes
    1 defective Y chromosome
    30s
  • Q8
    If you have an allergy, what is the percent chance that you will pass this onto your child?
    10%
    25%
    100%
    50%
    30s
  • Q9
    PTC is a chemical found on the tongue that controls the ____________ taste.
    Bitter
    Sweet
    Sour
    Salty
    30s
  • Q10
    PTC is found in which foods?
    Processed Meats
    Tomato products
    Broccoli, cauliflower, etc
    Fast food
    30s
  • Q11
    How many pairs of chromosomes does a human have?
    24
    23
    46
    21
    30s
  • Q12
    Adenine pairs with _______________.
    Cystine
    Adenine
    Thymine
    Guanine
    30s
  • Q13
    The sequence (order) of your DNA bases determines your _______________
    School
    Name
    Education
    Traits
    30s
  • Q14
    Guanine pairs with ______________________________
    Adenine
    Guanine
    Thymine
    Cystine
    30s
  • Q15
    Correct match the DNA sequence: AATCCGA
    TTACCGA
    TTTGGCA
    AATCCGA
    TTAGGCT
    30s

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