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?

<p>Variations between individuals accumulating (D)</p>
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What controls inherited traits?

<p>Genes (C)</p>
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What is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring known as?

<p>Genetic inheritance (B)</p>
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What is the complete set of observable traits of an organism called?

<p>Phenotype (C)</p>
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What controls inherited traits?

<p>Genes (D)</p>
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What is the study of heredity in biology known as?

<p>Genetics (D)</p>
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What causes species to evolve according to the text?

<p>Natural selection (B)</p>
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Study Notes

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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