Genetic Inheritance

Question 1

Where are Gene’s inherited from

Answer 1

Both birth parents

Question 2

Genetic inheritance is a :physical factor, emotional factor, intellectual factor or a social factor

Answer 2

Physical factor

Question 3

Inherited physical characteristics:

Answer 3

Height, skin colour, eye colour, hair type, hair colour

Question 4

These characteristics can effect a person’s social emotional, intellectual or physical wellbeing

Answer 4

Social and emotional wellbeing

Question 5

Self concept is

Answer 5

Self image and self esteem

Question 6

What are chromosomes

Answer 6

Chromosomes carry Gene’s that determine aspects of a persons physical makeup

Question 7

Define gene

Answer 7

A gene is a section of DNA that carrys a code

Question 8

Different versions of a gene which code for variations of the same characteristic such as eye colour are called:

Answer 8

Alleles

Question 9

What environmental factor can have a effect on physical appearance

Answer 9

Diet, for example if someone doesnt eat enough food they way not grow to their genetically determined height