Understanding DNA: The Blueprint of Life

What did the first complete sequencing of the human genome allow scientists to document?

• The types of bacteria living in the human gut

• The entire genetic code of a human

• The protein structures in a human body

• The number of cells in a human body

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What does DNA contain information for?

• Transporting nutrients in water

• Conducting electrical signals in the brain

• Building and maintaining an organism

• Creating energy for cells

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What shape is DNA known for?

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

• Single helix

What is the significance of the discovery of DNA's structure?

• It showed that proteins are the genetic material

• It disproved the theory of evolution

• It led to the invention of the microscope

• It helped understand the chemical basis of inheritance

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Which base does adenine always pair with in DNA?

• Cytosine

• Thymine

• Uracil

• Guanine

What is the main enzyme involved in DNA replication?

• Helicase

• Nuclease

• Ligase

• Polymerase

What is a characteristic feature of DNA replication?

• It is non-conservative

• It is fully dispersive

• It is semi-conservative

• It is fully conservative

What can cause mutations in DNA?

• Eating unhealthy food

• Physical exercise

• Environmental damage

• Listening to loud music

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How often do errors occur in DNA replication before proofreading?

• Never, it's a flawless process

• Once in every 100 bases

• Once in every 10 bases

• Once in every 10,000 to 100,000 bases

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What are Okazaki fragments associated with?

• RNA translation

• DNA transcription

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis