8 Questions
What are the reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that carry half the genetic information of an organism?
Gametes
When you cross two individuals that differ in only one characteristic, what is it called?
Monohybrid cross
What is a diagram used to predict the possible outcomes of a genetic cross between two individuals?
Punnett square
What is a segment of DNA that carries genetic information and determines a specific trait?
False
A specific characteristic or feature of an organism, such as hair color or height, is called a:
False
What is a variant form of a gene, which can be dominant or recessive?
False
The physical appearance of an organism, resulting from its genetic makeup, is known as its:
False
The specific combination of alleles that an individual has for a particular gene is called:
False
Test your knowledge of genetics with this quiz! Learn about genes, traits, alleles, and phenotypes as you answer questions related to DNA and genetic inheritance.
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