Genetics Practice Test Worksheets Page 13

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32. Researchers recently discovered that when
34. The fruit y represented in the diagram
hammerhead sharks were moved to shallower
below has unusual, curled wings that formed
water, resulting in exposure to increased light
after exposure to radiation.
intensity, their backs turned a deep brownish
black. Which statement best supports this
observation?
(1) Genes are inherited, but their expression
can be modi ed by interactions with the
environment.
(2) The cells of hammerhead sharks contain
many thousands of di erent genes in
In order for the y to pass this trait on to its
their nuclei.
o spring, a change had to occur in
(3) An inherited trait of an individual can
be determined by one or by many genes.
(1) the blood cells of the y
(4) Asexually produced o spring are
(2) the gametes of the y
normally genetically identical to the
parent.
(3) all the body cells of the y
(4) the muscles of the y
35. Which factor has the greatest in uence
33. Brothers and sisters often have similar facial
on the development of new, inheritable
characteristics, such as nose shape or eye
characteristics?
color, because they
(1) combinations of genes resulting from
(1) are raised in similar environments
mitosis
(2) eat similar types of foods
(2) mutations of genes in reproductive cells
(3) have similar types of proteins
(3) sorting of genes during asexual
reproduction
(4) use similar types of facial care products
(4) recombining of genes during
di erentiation
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