Genetics Quiz

What are genes made of?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• DNA

• Carbohydrates

What are chromosomes primarily made of?

• Lipids and carbohydrates

• DNA and proteins

• RNA and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

What are body cells also known as?

• Germ cells

• Somatic cells

• Stem cells

• Nerve cells

What is the function of a gene?

• To store energy

• To provide a blueprint for cell function

• To transport nutrients

• To protect the cell

What is the structure of DNA?

• Single-stranded

• Double-stranded

• Triple-stranded

• Quadruple-stranded

Which of the following is a purine base in DNA?

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Adenine

• Uracil

Which of the following is a pyrimidine base in DNA?

• Adenine

• Guanine

• Thymine

• Uracil

What role do enzymes play in the cell?

• Store genetic information

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Provide structural support

• Transport oxygen

Which nucleic acid does not contain thymine?

• DNA

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

What does RNA contain instead of thymine?

• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Uracil

• Adenine