DNA Structure Review Quiz

The shape of DNA is known as a .....

• slinky

• single helix

• double helix

• ladder

What is the most important part of DNA?

• the nucleus

• the sugar-phosphate backbone

• the order of the base pars.

• the backbone

What does the abbreviation DNA stand for?

• deoxose acid

• deoxyribonucleic acid

• deoxygenic adenine

• ribonucleic acid

What is the match to this DNA strand? CCGGTAG

• CGCCATG

• GGAACTC

• TTCCTTC

• GGCCATC

Where in the cell is DNA located?

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

Why is DNA important?

• It makes a ladder.

• It is the blueprint for all living things.

• We need it to clone animals, plants, and humans.

• It is not very important.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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One building block of DNA is called a

• chromosome

• gene

• nucleotide

• protein

What two things make up a chromosome?

• proteins and DNA

• genes and proteins

• nucleotides and polymers

• nucleus and proteins

What is this an image of?

• gene

• DNA

• chromosome

• nucleotide

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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DNA in its condensed form is known as a .......?

• protein

• chromosome

• monomer

• nucleotide