by alex
Dive into the intricate world of genetics, where the secrets of life are encoded in the DNA strands. This quiz will take you through the fundamental principles of genetics, from Mendelian inheritance to modern genetic engineering. Sharpen your knowledge and see how well you understand the genetic blueprint that defines every living organism. Good luck and enjoy the challenge!
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Genetics Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the basic unit of heredity?
Gene
Chromosome
Nucleus
Protein
2. Who is known as the father of modern genetics?
Charles Darwin
Gregor Mendel
James Watson
Francis Crick
3. What is the shape of the DNA molecule?
Single helix
Double helix
Triple helix
Quadruple helix
4. Which of the following is a type of RNA?
mRNA
dRNA
cRNA
tRNA
5. What is the process by which DNA is copied to RNA called?
Translation
Replication
Transcription
Transformation
6. What is a mutation?
A type of protein
A change in DNA sequence
A form of RNA
A method of DNA replication
7. Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Cystic fibrosis
Asthma
8. What is the purpose of a Punnett square?
To sequence DNA
To predict the outcome of genetic crosses
To measure genetic variation
To identify genetic mutations
9. What is genetic engineering?
Natural selection
Selective breeding
Altering DNA sequences
Cloning
10. What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
DNA replication
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Cell division
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