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Genetics & Heredity: Why You Look Like Family

SheelonBiologyScienceEnglishGrades 9-12Published Aug 5, 2026

Genes, chromosomes, dominant and recessive traits, and Mendel's peas. An introduction to how characteristics pass from parents to children.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    Which molecule carries the instructions for building a living thing?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

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  1. A trait that is masked when a dominant version is present is called recessive.True / False · 20s
  2. How many chromosomes are in a typical human body cell?Multiple Choice · 20s
  3. Which pair of sex chromosomes is typically found in human males?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. What is a section of DNA that codes for a particular trait called? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  5. Identical twins have the same DNA.True / False · 20s
  6. What is a Punnett square used for?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. A change in the DNA sequence is called a...Multiple Choice · 20s
  8. Which of these traits is influenced by environment as well as genes?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. What do we call the different versions of the same gene, such as for brown or blue eyes? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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