Genetics Practice Questions

Standard 2: A cell must have a complete set of DNA because DNA

A contains the cell’s genetic

material.B converts sunlight to sugar

in photosynthesis.C packages and transfers

proteins.D produces energy from

stored food.

Standard 2: A cell must have a complete set of DNA because DNA

Answer:A contains the cell’s

genetic material.

Standard 7c: Natasha is writing a lab report for an experiment she performed in class. She writes, “The results demonstrate that cells divide faster at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures.” Which section of the lab report should contain this sentence?

A hypothesisB list of materialsC conclusionD observations

Standard 7c: Natasha is writing a lab report for an experiment she performed in class. She writes, “The results demonstrate that cells divide faster at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures.” Which section of the lab report should contain this sentence?

Answer:D observations

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Standard 2b: What set of chromosomes demonstrates one male and one female offspring?

A XX and XXY B XX and XY C XXO and XYO D XY and XY

Standard 2b: What set of chromosomes demonstrates one male and one female offspring?

Answer:B XX and XY

Standard 5b: The squid uses the following structures for feeding

A Brain, Beak, Ink Sac, SiphonB Brain, Beak, Tentacles,

ArmsC Brain, Siphon, Tentacles,

ArmsD Brain, Gills, Tentacles,

Arms

Standard 5b: The squid uses the following structures for feeding

Answer:B Brain, Beak,

Tentacles, Arms

Standard 5d: The squid uses the following structure(s) for reproduction

A Male gonad that produces billions of sperm

B Female gonad that produces millions of eggs

C Both A and B are correctD None of the above

Standard 5d: The squid uses the following structure(s) for reproduction

C Both A and B are correct

Female gonad produces eggs (clear) and male gonad produces sperm (white).

Standard 5d: Although squid produce millions of fertilized eggs, the reason the ocean is not filled with squid is, some eggs

A die naturallyB get eaten by

fish and other animals

C get washed up on the beach

D all of the above

Standard 5d: Although squid produce millions of fertilized eggs, the reason the ocean is not filled with squid is, some eggs

A die naturallyB get eaten by fish

and other animals

C get washed up on the beach

D all of the above

Standard 3a: Squid have many predators so they must have a variety of highly evolved structures to helpprotect them, including

A Chromataphores for

camouflageB Ink sac to startle preyC Siphon to swim away

quicklyD All of the above

Standard 3a: Squid have many predators so they must have a variety of highly evolved structures to helpprotect them, including

A Chromataphores for

camouflageB Ink sac to startle preyC Siphon to swim away

quicklyD All of the above

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