2-1 Questions
Name:___________________________
Answer the following questions of a separate piece of paper. Make sure you write each
answer in a complete sentence rephrasing the question.
1. What zoologist experimented with fruit flies?
2. What is the main function of genes on chromosomes?
3. How many pairs of chromosomes does a grasshopper have?
4. What happens during the process of meiosis?
5. What three reasons did he use fruit flies for his experiments?
6. What is the chromosome theory?
7. What are the X and Y chromosomes called?
8. What biologist discovered chromosomes?
9. What is the difference between (XX) and (XY)?
10. Draw the meiosis diagram. Explain in at least 3 sentences what happens during this
process.
2-2 Questions (pgs. 39-43)
Name:________________________
Write your answers on a separate piece of paper. Rephrase each question and write in a
complete sentence.
1. Explain how mutant bacteria can be helpful.
2. Are all mutations either helpful or harmful?
3. What is sickle cell anemia? Describe what happens?
4. What is a mutagen? Include an example.
5. What is a helpful mutation? Include 3 examples of helpful mutations.
6. What is a harmful mutation? Include 3 examples.
7. What scientist discovered mutations?
8. Explain how he made his discovery.
9. What is a mutation?
10. For a mutation to be passed on where must it take place?