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The Heredity and Inheritance Quiz

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What is heredity also known as?

Phenotype

Inheritance (correct)

Genetics

Natural selection

What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?

Heredity

Phenotype

Genotype (correct)

Natural selection

What is an example of an inherited characteristic in humans?

Suntanned skin

Behavior

Eye color (correct)

Inherited traits

What causes species to evolve according to the text?

Variations between individuals accumulating Signup and view all the answers

What controls inherited traits?

Genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring known as?

Genetic inheritance Signup and view all the answers

What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?

Phenotype Signup and view all the answers

What controls inherited traits?

Genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of heredity in biology known as?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

What causes species to evolve according to the text?

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Heredity

Heredity is also known as inheritance.
The complete set of genes within an organism's genome is called the genome.
An example of an inherited characteristic in humans is blue eyes.

Genetics

The passing on of traits from parents to their offspring is known as inheritance.
The complete set of observable traits of an organism is called the phenotype.
Inherited traits are controlled by genes.
The study of heredity in biology is known as genetics.

Evolution

Species evolve due to changes in their genes and the environment.
Over time, these changes can lead to the formation of new species.

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Test your knowledge of heredity and inheritance with this quiz! Explore the passing on of traits from parents to offspring, genetic information, and the role of heredity in evolution.