DNA 2025

What are chromosomes made of?

• Lipids and carbohydrates

• Proteins and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

• Sugars and starches

• Water and minerals

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What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Deoxyribogenetic acid

• Deoxyriboprotein acid

• Deoxyribolipid acid

What is the primary function of DNA?

• To carry genetic information from one generation to the next

• To provide energy for cells

• To build muscle tissue

• To transport oxygen in the blood

How much of your DNA comes from your mother?

• Half

• All

• None

• One quarter

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What is DNA?

• A type of protein

• An organism's genetic material

• A type of cell

• A type of carbohydrate

What is a gene?

• A type of cell

• A segment of DNA on a chromosome

• A type of protein

• A type of sugar

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

• 23

• 46

• 69

• 92

What is the structure of DNA compared to?

• A straight line

• A telephone cord

• A flat sheet

• A cube

Why is DNA coiled?

• To make it heavier

• To change its color

• To fit more genes in a small space

• To make it longer

Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the chromatin in the nucleus

• In the cell membrane

• In the mitochondria