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Fundamentals of Genetics

Genetics

A basic quiz covering core concepts in genetics and heredity.

biology science genetics

10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 9, 2026

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1 What molecule carries the genetic instructions for all living things?

A DNA
B Protein
C Glucose
D Lipid

2 What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

A Square
B Double helix
C Triangle
D Sphere

3 Where is the DNA primarily located inside a human cell?

A Ribosome
B Cytoplasm
C Nucleus
D Cell wall

4 How many pairs of chromosomes do humans typically have in each cell?

A 12
B 23
C 46
D 50

5 Which scientist is known as the father of genetics for his experiments with pea plants?

A Charles Darwin
B Gregor Mendel
C Isaac Newton
D Albert Einstein

6 What is the term for a specific segment of DNA that codes for a trait?

A Gene
B Enzyme
C Atom
D Cell

7 Which of these is a physical characteristic determined by genetics?

A Favorite food
B Eye color
C Language spoken
D Education level

8 What are the four bases that make up the DNA code?

A A, B, C, D
B A, T, C, G
C X, Y, Z, W
D P, Q, R, S

9 What gender chromosome combination is typically found in biological human males?

A XX
B XY
C YY
D XO

10 What is the process called where an organism copies its DNA to make an identical cell?

A Replication
B Digestion
C Photosynthesis
D Respiration

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