DNA STAAR

What is the shape of DNA?

• double helix

• single helix

• squiggle

• twisty step looking thing

What is the shape of DNA?

• double helix

• double heelies

• double trouble

• double staircase

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the process of making a copy of DNA

• transcription

• double helix

• DNA replication

• replication fork

Each section of DNA that codes for a specific trait is called a _______.

• gene

• DNA

• base pair

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Which of the following biomolecule has the function of creating our DNA?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Protein

• Nucleic acids

Identify the 3 parts of DNA of the nucleotide.​

• Phosphate

• A

• Deoxyribose Sugar

• B

• Nitrogen Base

• C

A student makes a diagram to demonstrate how DNA encodes traits for organisms.

Complete the diagram to accurately show the relationship among structures and processes.

Move the correct answer to each box not all answers can be used in all boxes.

a

b

c

d

e

DNA

Translation

Protein

mRNA

Transcription

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Gel electrophoresis separates fragments of DNA by:

• Size/weight

• Genes

• Base pairs

• Electromagnetic charge

A method of separating DNA fragments according to their size and charge using an electric current passed through a gel containing the samples a

• Chromosome

• DNA Probe

• Electrophoresis

• Restriction Enzyme

What type of evidence is DNA?

• Class

• Trace

• Individual

• Direct