DNA Stated Clearly Check

What is DNA also known as?

• Protein

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Ribonucleic acid

• Amino acid

What shape does DNA form?

• A square grid

• A circular loop

• A single strand

• A double helix

What are amino acids often referred to as?

• The cell membranes

• The DNA connectors

• The energy molecules

• The building blocks of life

How many different kinds of amino acids are there?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What is one of the main functions of DNA?

• To transport nutrients

• To tell amino acids how to form proteins

• To form the cell membrane

• To provide energy to cells

What are the steps of the DNA ladder made up of?

• Four different kinds of chemicals

• Proteins

• Sugars and phosphates

• Amino acids

What does RNA stand for?

• Ribose nucleic amino

• Ribonucleic acid

• Rapid nucleus acid

• Reactive nitrogen acid

What role do ribosomes play in the process?

• Transporting RNA

• Breaking down proteins

• Copying DNA

• Building proteins

What does CAA code for in the RNA sequence?

• Serine

• Arginine

• Lysine

• Glutamine

What is the ultimate result of the process described in the text?

• Destruction of amino acids

• Creation of DNA

• Formation of new cells

• Production of energy