Evolution Quiz

What is the structure of DNA, and how does it facilitate the transmission of genetic information?

• D: Circular structure with no role in inheritance

• C: Triple helix with no genetic information

• B: Double helix with instructions for growth and function

• A: Single strand with no specific function

What were the key contributions of Watson, Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin to the development of the DNA model?

• A: Discovering RNA structure

• B: Building the 3D double helix model of DNA

• D: Investigating cell division

• C: Studying protein synthesis

How do differences in DNA sequences, gene expression patterns, and chromosome structures contribute to the variation observed between species?

• D: They cause extinction of species

• A: They have no impact on species variation

• B: They lead to identical species

• C: They create genetic diversity among species

How does the intricate language of DNA govern inheritance, shaping the traits and characteristics passed down from generation to generation?

• D: Without any influence on traits

• B: Through environmental factors only

• A: By random chance

• C: Via specific genetic instructions

Which molecules join to form the helix structure of DNA?

• D: Thiamine and Cytosine

• A: Adenine and Thiamine

• B: Guanine and Cytosine

• C: Adenine and Guanine

What is the total number of chromosomes in a human cell?

• D: 92

• C: 64

• B: 46

• A: 23

Who took very clear photos of DNA using X-rays?

• A: Watson

• B: Crick

• D: Franklin

• C: Wilkins

Which of the following is a section of DNA that contains instructions for characteristics?

• C: Base Pairs

• D: Double Helix

• B: Chromosome

• A: Gene

What is the difference between chromosomes, DNA, and genes?

• D: DNA is found in genes, which are part of chromosomes

• A: They are all the same

• B: Chromosomes are made of DNA, which contains genes

• C: Genes are made of chromosomes, which contain DNA

Who tested and made corrections to the DNA model using X-ray crystallography?

• A: Watson

• B: Crick

• C: Wilkins

• D: Franklin