Basics of Genetics Quiz

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Atom

• Deoxyribose Nucleic Atom

Which of the following is a memory trick for remembering what DNA is?

• DNA = Directions Notebook for All of you

• DNA = Directions for Nucleic Acid

• DNA = Directions for Nucleic Atoms

• DNA = Directions for Nucleic Acids

What is a gene?

• A large piece of DNA that controls all traits

• A small piece of DNA that controls a specific trait

• A type of chromosome

• A type of cell

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Which memory trick helps you remember what a gene does?

• Gene = Gives you Eyes, Nose, Everything

• Gene = Gives you Energy, Nutrition, Exercise

• Gene = Gives you Ears, Nose, Elbows

• Gene = Gives you Energy, Nerve, Endurance

How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 23

• 46

• 92

• 12

Chromosomes are best described as:

• Short strands of DNA

• Long strands of DNA packaged together

• Single strands of RNA

• Proteins that carry DNA

What is the memory trick for remembering what chromosomes do?

• Chromosomes = Carry Recipes Of Many Organisms Safely

• Chromosomes = Carry Recipes Of Many Organisms Securely

• Chromosomes = Carry Recipes Of Many Organisms Swiftly

• Chromosomes = Carry Recipes Of Many Organisms Slowly

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Which of the following is NOT a trait controlled by genes?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Height

• Favorite food

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What is the primary function of DNA?

• To provide energy to cells

• To store genetic information

• To transport nutrients

• To protect cells from damage

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 12

• 23

• 46

• 92

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