DNA Quiz

What does a gene code for?

• A specific protein

• A specific carbohydrate

• A specific lipid

• A specific vitamin

What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?

• Building blocks of DNA

• Energy source for DNA

• Waste product of DNA

• Protective layer of DNA

What is the process by which ribosomes read the mRNA and assemble amino acids called?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mutation

What is the role of tRNA?

• To carry the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosome

• To bring amino acids to the ribosome

• To replicate DNA

• To synthesize carbohydrates

What does the process of translation use to assemble proteins?

• DNA

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

What is the function of a ribosome?

• To replicate DNA

• To synthesize lipids

• To read mRNA and assemble amino acids

• To transport nutrients

What pairs with adenine (A) in RNA?

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Uracil (U)

• Guanine (G)

During which phase do chromosomes condense and become visible?

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Telophase

Which phase involves sister chromatids being pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of genetic diversity?

• Mitosis increases diversity

• Meiosis increases diversity

• Both increase diversity equally

• Neither affects diversity