Genetics Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Heredity
Answer: The passing of traits from parent to offspring
Q2
Gene
Answer: A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
Q3
Trait
Answer: A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its
genes.
Q4
Allele
Answer: An alternative or different form of a gene.
Q5
Dominant
Answer: Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait. It
is written as a capital letter.
Q6
Recessive
Answer: An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present. It is written as a
lowercase letter and is "weaker" than dominant genes.
Q7
Pure/ Homozygous
Answer: When both genes are the same and the genotype has both capital or both
lowercase letters: AA, aa, BB, bb
Q1
Heredity
Answer: The passing of traits from parent to offspring
Q2
Gene
Answer: A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
Q3
Trait
Answer: A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its
genes.
Q4
Allele
Answer: An alternative or different form of a gene.
Q5
Dominant
Answer: Describes a trait that covers over, or dominates, another form of that trait. It
is written as a capital letter.
Q6
Recessive
Answer: An allele that is masked when a dominant allele is present. It is written as a
lowercase letter and is "weaker" than dominant genes.
Q7
Pure/ Homozygous
Answer: When both genes are the same and the genotype has both capital or both
lowercase letters: AA, aa, BB, bb
