Lesson T4.1.1
T4.1.1 Heredity and genetic information Quiz: KS3 Biology, Unit 4
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the passing of genetic information to offspring called?
- Digestion
- Metabolism
- Respiration
- Heredity
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Where is genetic information primarily stored in a human cell?
- Cytoplasm
- Chromosomes
- Ribosomes
- Cell membrane
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Which cells carry genetic information from parents to offspring?
- Epithelial cells
- Stem cells
- Gametes
- Somatic cells
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What is a section of DNA that codes for a characteristic called?
- Gene
- Protein
- Ribosome
- Enzyme
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Why do siblings from the same parents often look different?
- Environmental mutations
- Cell division errors
- Different gene mix
- Identical genes
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Which human feature is inherited?
- A surgical scar
- Natural eye colour
- A sun tan
- Muscle mass
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Why do plants grown from cuttings look identical to the parent?
- Random variation
- Mixed gametes
- Genetically identical
- Mutated chromosomes
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In humans, how many chromosomes are in a normal body cell?
- 46 chromosomes
- 23 chromosomes
- 92 chromosomes
- 48 chromosomes
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How many chromosomes does a human gamete contain?
- 23 chromosomes
- 12 chromosomes
- 46 chromosomes
- 24 chromosomes
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Why does a sperm cell carry only half the chromosomes?
- To prevent mutation
- Full zygote set
- Faster swimming speed
- Double energy storage
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What carries genetic information for inherited characteristics?
- The cell wall
- A gene
- Ribosomal RNA
- A protein store
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What is the term for all the genetic material of an organism?
- Genome
- Phenotype
- Karyotype
- Cytoplasm
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Why is a child not an exact copy of just one parent?
- Mixed gene inheritance
- Mutated body cells
- Identical DNA strands
- Environmental clones
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How many copies of each gene does a gamete provide?
- Two copies
- Four copies
- One copy
- Zero copies
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Which of these is an inherited characteristic in dogs?
- Coat colour
- Missing tail
- Collar scar
- Flea infection
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Why might a plant with tall genes grow short in poor soil?
- Gene deletion
- Environmental influence
- Cell shrinkage
- Absence of DNA
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Which molecule carries the genetic code in living cells?
- Chlorophyll
- DNA
- Cellulose
- Glucose
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What causes offspring to show traits not seen in either parent?
- New gene combinations
- Cell wall fusion
- Acquired characteristics
- Identical cloning
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What part of the sperm and egg passes genetic information to the zygote?
- The cytoplasm
- The nucleus
- The cell membrane
- The flagellum
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Which term describes the passing of genetic information from one generation to the next?
- Respiration
- Excretion
- Photosynthesis
- Heredity
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