🧬 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What are chromosomes?

Structures inside cells that contain genes

Tiny organisms that live in blood

Parts of the brain that control thinking

Chemicals that help digest food

2. Genes are responsible for:

Making cells divide

Controlling specific traits like eye color

Helping us breathe

Digesting our food

3. Which of the following are examples of inherited traits? (Check all that apply)

Eye color

Hair texture

Favorite food

Height

Language spoken

4. How do offspring receive traits from their parents?

Through chromosomes that carry genes

By eating the same foods

Through the air they breathe

By living in the same house

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete the sentences using the words: genes, chromosomes, traits, inherit

a) _____________ are structures found inside cells that contain DNA.

b) _____________ are segments of DNA that control specific characteristics.

c) Children _____________ characteristics from their parents through genetic material.

d) Eye color, hair color, and height are examples of _____________ that can be passed down.

🔬 Part 3: Short Answer & Analysis

6. Explain how a child might inherit brown eyes from their parents. Use the terms "genes" and "chromosomes" in your answer.

7. Look at this family scenario: Both parents have brown hair, but their child has blonde hair. Using what you know about genes and inheritance, explain how this could happen.

8. Draw and label a simple diagram showing how chromosomes from two parents combine to create offspring. Include labels for "parent chromosomes" and "offspring chromosomes."

9. Give two examples of traits you inherited from your family members and explain why you think they came from genes rather than from your environment.