Genetics Quiz MCQ Practice
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1. The 'Father of Genetics', known for his experiments on pea plants, is:
- A. Thomas Morgan
- B. James Watson
- C. Gregor Mendel
- D. Charles Darwin
Answer: Gregor Mendel
Explanation: Gregor Mendel — verified fact for Genetics Quiz.
2. DNA stands for:
- A. Deoxy Nitrogen Acid
- B. Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid Compound
- C. Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- D. Dual Nucleic Acid
Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Explanation: Deoxyribonucleic Acid — verified fact for Genetics Quiz.
3. The double helix structure of DNA was discovered by James Watson and:
- A. Charles Darwin
- B. Francis Crick
- C. Gregor Mendel
- D. Rosalind Franklin alone credited officially
Answer: Francis Crick
Explanation: Francis Crick — verified fact for Genetics Quiz.
4. The basic unit of heredity, carrying instructions for a specific trait, is called a(n):
- A. Protein
- B. Gene
- C. Chromosome (carries many genes)
- D. Nucleus
Answer: Gene
Explanation: Gene — verified fact for Genetics Quiz.
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