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Year 5 Genetics Quiz

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Year 5 Genetics Quiz

DNA double helix and genetics illustration

🧬 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

1. What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Dynamic nuclear acid

Double nucleic acid

Dominant nuclear acid

2. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of cells.

True

False

3. Which term describes having two identical alleles for a trait?

Heterozygous

Homozygous

Dominant

Recessive

4. A dominant trait will always show up in the offspring.

True

False

5. Which of these are specialised cells? (Select all that apply)

Red blood cells

Nerve cells

Muscle cells

Skin cells

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

6. Complete the sentences using the words from the box:

Word Box: genes, mutation, inheritance, alleles, Punnett square

a) _____________ are different versions of the same gene.

b) A _____________ is a tool used to predict the traits of offspring.

c) _____________ is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

d) A _____________ is a change in the DNA sequence.

e) _____________ are sections of DNA that code for specific traits.

7. If brown eyes (B) are dominant and blue eyes (b) are recessive, what would be the eye colour of someone with Bb alleles?

Eye colour: _____________

8. How many chromosomes do humans typically have in each cell?

Number of chromosomes: _____________

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer Questions

9. Explain the difference between dominant and recessive traits.
10. Why are specialised cells important in our bodies? Give one example.
11. If both parents have brown hair (Bb), what are the possible hair colours their children could have? Use a simple Punnett square to show your work.
12. How do mutations affect living organisms? Give one positive and one negative example.

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