Genetics and DNA Quiz

What is DNA?

• A molecule containing genetic information

• A type of protein

• A type of virus

• A type of cell

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 46

• 23

• 64

• 80

What are genes made of?

• Hundreds of chemicals

• Thousands of chemicals

• Four main chemicals

• Dozens of chemicals

What determines the color of a person's eyes?

• The type of proteins

• The number of chromosomes

• The type of genes

• The type of cells

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What is the function of chromosomes?

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

• To regulate body temperature

• To aid in digestion

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What is a mutation?

• A type of cell

• A type of virus

• A type of protein

• A change in genetic information

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What determines the shape of a person's earlobes?

• The type of genes

• The type of proteins

• The number of chromosomes

• The type of cells

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What is the genetic combination of a mule?

• 63 chromosomes

• 64 chromosomes

• 65 chromosomes

• 62 chromosomes

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What determines whether a person can roll their tongue?

• The type of proteins

• The type of cells

• The type of genes

• The number of chromosomes

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What is the function of DNA?

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

• To aid in digestion

• To regulate body temperature

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