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Human Genetics and Health Basics

Genealogy And Genetics

A series of introductory questions about how genetics influence human health and biological traits.

biology genetics health science

8 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 19, 2026

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1 What is the name of the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for all living things?

A Protein
B DNA
C Lipid
D Carbohydrate

2 Humans typically have how many pairs of chromosomes in each cell?

A 12
B 23
C 46
D 50

3 Which term describes a permanent change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene?

A Mutation
B Evolution
C Digestion
D Respiration

4 Which of these traits is primarily determined by genetics?

A Length of hair
B Eye colour
C Language spoken
D Knowledge of history

5 What are the units of heredity that are passed from parents to their children?

A Cells
B Genes
C Tissues
D Organs

6 Which substance in the blood is determined by inherited genes from parents?

A Blood type
B Body temperature
C Heart rate
D Oxygen level

7 What is the structure that contains an individual's complete set of genetic information?

A Genome
B Ribosome
C Mitochondria
D Enzyme

8 Which biological factor influences an individual's height and physical build?

A Only environment
B Only diet
C Genetics and environment
D Neither genetics nor environment

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