Biology 101 - General Biology » Spring 2022 » Mendelian Genetics Quiz

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Question #1
Consider the genotype PpRR, choose the possible gamete genotypes.
A.   PR
B.   pr, Pr
C.   pR, PR
D.   Pr
Question #2
A white corn plant was produced by two true breeding white corn plants. This white corn progeny is best described as:
A.   heterozygous dominant
B.   homozygous recessive
C.   heterozygous recessive
D.   homozygous dominant
Question #3
Match the term with its correct definition. haploid
A.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
B.   paired chromosomes, noted as 2
C.   one set of chromosomes
D.   the form of a gene
Question #4
Match the term with its correct definition. diploid
A.   one set of chromosomes
B.   the form of a gene
C.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
D.   paired chromosomes, noted as 2
Question #5
Match the term with its correct definition. allele
A.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
B.   one set of chromosomes
C.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
D.   the form of a gene
Question #6
Match the term with its correct definition. phenotype
A.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
B.   strand of DNA containing many gene systems
C.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
D.   paired chromosomes, noted as 2
Question #7
Match the term with its correct definition. genotype
A.   one set of chromosomes
B.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
C.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
D.   strand of DNA containing many gene systems
Question #8
Match the term with its correct definition. chromosome
A.   strand of DNA containing many gene systems
B.   allele forms are the same
C.   allele forms are different
D.   the form of a gene
Question #9
Match the term with its correct definition. heterozygous
A.   allele forms are different
B.   paired chromosomes, noted as 2
C.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
D.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
Question #10
Match the term with its correct definition. homozygous
A.   notation that indicates gene expression, eg. brindle, smooth
B.   allele forms are the same
C.   notation that indicates allele form, eg, AaBb
D.   one set of chromosomes
Question #11
In the laboratory exercise, purple corn PP is crossed with yellow corn pp. In this monohybrid cross, what is the expected genotype and phenotype of the offspring?
A.   All Pp and yellow
B.   All pp and purple
C.   All Pp and purple
D.   All PP and yellow
Question #12
Consider this monohybrid cross and choose the option that correctly describes the genotypes and phenotypes of the progeny. Pp (purple corn) cross with pp (yellow corn).
A.   Pp purple, pp yellow
B.   pp purple, PP yellow
C.   PP purple, Pp yellow
Question #13
Which option correctly lists the phenotype combinations for this dihybrid cross? MmRR crossed with mmRr? M = marbled, m = smooth, R = red, r = white
A.   marbled/white, smooth/white
B.   Marbled/red, smooth/red
Question #14
Choose the option that correctly fills in this blank. "Mendel's Law of Segregation states that _____ segregate randomly into different gametes".
A.   chromosomes
B.   alleles
C.   genes
D.   locus
E.   genotypes
Question #15
An individual with blood type genotype AO mates with an individual with blood type genotype BO. What is the chance that the first offspring will be blood type OO?
A.   50%
B.   0%
C.   25%
D.   75%

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