The Wonders of DNA

What is the primary function of DNA?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which nucleotide pairs with adenine in the DNA structure?

(a)  

• Thymine
• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Uracil

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Double helix

• Single strand

• Triple helix

• Circular

What role do genes play in an organism?

(a)  

• Determine traits passed from parents to offspring
• Provide energy for cellular processes

• Protect against environmental toxins

• Regulate water balance in cells

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following is an application of DNA technology?

• Genetic engineering

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Protein synthesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2