8.1 Traits

Question 1

What are genetic traits?

Answer 1

Genetic traits are characteristics or features of an organism that are inherited from its parents through genes.

Question 2

True or False: All traits are determined solely by genetics.

Answer 2

False: Traits can be influenced by both genetics and environmental factors.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or function.

Answer 3

gene

Question 4

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits?

Answer 4

Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present, while recessive traits are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a genetic trait? A) Height B) Weather C) Language D) Culture

Answer 5

A) Height

Question 6

What is the role of alleles in genetic traits?

Answer 6

Alleles are different forms of a gene that can result in variations of a trait.

Question 7

True or False: Twin studies are often used to distinguish the effects of genetics and environment on traits.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Short Answer: What does it mean for a trait to be co-dominance?

Answer 8

A co-dominant trait is influenced by multiple genes, resulting in many types of phenotypes.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism are known as its __________.

Answer 9

phenotype

Question 10

What is a genotype?

Answer 10

representing the combination of alleles for a particular gene.