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Biology & Genetics Myths That Persist

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Question 1 of 20ScienceABO blood type is inherited.
Question 2 of 20ScienceEvery genetic mutation is harmful.
Question 3 of 20ScienceBuilding muscle at the gym rewrites inherited DNA so the larger muscles pass directly to a child.
Question 4 of 20ScienceMost cells in one person contain essentially the same genome.
Question 5 of 20ScienceFull siblings inherit identical combinations of DNA from their parents.
Question 6 of 20ScienceA genetic clone would automatically have the same memories and personality as the original.
Question 7 of 20ScienceEnvironmental conditions can influence which genes are active.
Question 8 of 20ScienceA recessive trait can appear after seeming to skip a generation.
Question 9 of 20ScienceIndividual animals evolve new traits simply because they decide they need them.
Question 10 of 20ScienceBacterial populations can evolve resistance when antibiotics create strong selection pressure.
Question 11 of 20ScienceEvery inherited condition is visible at birth.
Question 12 of 20ScienceSex chromosomes alone determine every biological feature associated with sex.
Question 13 of 20ScienceMitochondrial DNA is usually inherited from the mother.
Question 14 of 20ScienceHumans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Question 15 of 20ScienceGenetically engineered food contains no DNA.
Question 16 of 20ScienceHumans and chimpanzees share a common evolutionary ancestor.
Question 17 of 20ScienceIdentical twins can have different fingerprints.
Question 18 of 20ScienceA dominant genetic variant must be the most common variant in a population.
Question 19 of 20ScienceCRISPR systems can be used to make targeted changes to DNA.
Question 20 of 20ScienceA single gene completely determines every complex human trait.

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