Chapter 34: Genetics and Heredity

Chapter 34: Genetics and Heredity

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

TRUE/FALSE

1. Gregor Mendel proved that “independent units” are responsible for the inheritance of biological traits.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1108

TOP:    The Science of Genetics

2. A chromatin strand, or a chromosome, is a group of DNA molecules.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1108

TOP:    Mechanism of Gene Function

3. Every cell in the human body, both male and female, contains 46 chromosomes.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1111

TOP:    Meiosis

4. In the human, the 22 pairs of autosomes always appear to be nearly identical to each other.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1111

TOP:    Meiosis

5. The principle of independent assortment states that each gamete formed is likely to have the same set of 23 chromosomes.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 1111 | Page 1112                       TOP:    Principle of Independent Assortment