Science 30 Assignment 1.2.1 What is Genetics ? (18 Marks)
For questions 1 to 4, read each question carefully. Decide which of the
choices BEST completes the statement or answers the question. Place your
answer in the blank space given.
(1 mark)
1. Use the following diagram to answer the question.
In producing a karyotype, images of chromosomes are matched as
pairs. In the diagram, which chromosome is the best match for
Chromosome 1?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chromosome W
Chromosome X
Chromosome Y
Chromosome Z
Answer:
(1 mark)
2. The function of genes is to encode for the production of
A.
B.
C.
D.
carbohydrates
proteins
energy
fats
Answer:
(1 mark)
3. In Gregor Mendel’s systematic studies of inheritance, he crossed
round peas with wrinkled peas. The offspring were all round peas.
Then these round peas were crossed with each other. What was
the result?
A.
B.
C.
D.
all round peas
50% round peas and 50% wrinkled peas
75% round peas and 25% wrinkled peas
25% round peas and 75% wrinkled peas
Answer:
(1 mark)
4. In a dog’s body, each cell has 78 chromosomes. How many
chromosomes are there in a dog’s sperm cells?
A.
B.
C.
D.
18
36
78
156
Answer:
(2 marks)
5. Match each description with the appropriate term listed. Place
your answer in the blank space given.
i. insulin
iii. antibody
a.
b.
c.
d.
(2 marks)
ii. actin or mayosin
iv. amylase
a hormone
a contractile
an enzyme
a defensive protein
6. Decide whether each statement is true (T) or false (F). Place your
answer in the blank space given.
a. Mitosis produces diploid cells.
b. A haploid cell is a fused cell that results from
fertilization.
c. Meiosis produces haploid cells.
d. A fertilized egg develops further through meiosis.
(2 marks)
7. Describe the origin of modern corn. In your description, specify
who was responsible for the development of a type of corn
resembling that grown today. Describe what process was used and
the span of time involved. Also, name the plant from which this
corn was developed.
Answer:
8. Identify and explain the four main conclusions form Mendel’s pea plant
experiments (8 marks)