DNA and Genetics

Which of the following describes the shape of a DNA molecule?

• double helix

• crossed strands

• made of amino acids

• contains Uracil

Where in the cell is DNA found?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Cell Membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What are sections of DNA that code for traits called?

• DNA

• Genes

• Chromosomes

• Nucleus

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

A codon consists of how many bases?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who is responsible for producing this image?

• Francis Crick
• James Watson
• Rosalind Franklin
• Watson and Crick

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What helps unwind, copy, and rewind the DNA?

• Proteins

• RNA

• Chromosomes

• Mutagens

How does all of our DNA fit into our cells

• Packaged into astrosomes

• Packaged into centromeres

• Packaged into chromosomes

• It is just floating everywhere inside of the cell

How many chromosomes does each human cell have?

• 23

• 46

• 3

• 100

What is the sugar found in DNA

• Ribose

• Regular sugar

• Protein

• Deoxyribose

If one strand of DNA has the sequence of ATGC, what would the complimentary strand be?

• TACG

• ATGC

• HCIR

• GACT