Intro to Genetics

We can predict what traits are possible among the offspring from certain parents by using a Punnett square. A: True B: False

Variations within species are a result of genetic information of two parents combining then passing to offspring. A: True B: False

A pedigree is a tool that shows the occurrence of a trait in a family. A: True B: False

A genotype is the physical expression of a trait from a particular phenotype. A: True B: False

Different forms of genes for a particular trait are called alleles. A: True B: False

Gregor Mendel is considered the father of the study of genetics. A: True B: False

The color yellow is dominant in pea plants. If two parent plants are both yellow, 100% of offspring will be yellow. A: True B: False

Genes carry hereditary information allowing traits to be passed on from one generation to another. A: True B: False

Chromosomes are found on genes. A: True B: False

If a person carries a dominant gene for a particular trait, they will display that trait. A: True B: False