Structure and Function of DNA

The twisted ladder shape of DNA is known as a

• Double Helix

• Triple Helix

• Single Helix

• Double felix

How is the instructions for your traits carried on a DNA molecule?

• Sequence of the nitrogen bases

• In the Deoxyribose Sugar

• In the bond between the phosphate and the sugar

• In the phosphate group

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The genetic material in cells is called......

• RNA

• Gene

• DNA

• Neuclotide

Assume that you have straight hair and your sibling has curly hair. What accounts for this difference?

• You have DNA and your sibling does not.

• The your sequence of nitrogen bases is different than your sibling.

• Your sibling has a weave. 

• Your sibling has a genetic mutation. 

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What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

• To create cellular energy

• To store and transmit genetic information

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To provide structural support to the cell membrane

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Which arrow is pointing to the sugar?

Match the letter to the part.

a

b

c

d

e

Hydrogen Bonds

Phosphate

Nitrogen Base

Covalent Bond

Deoxyribose Sugar

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What is the significance of the sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA?

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the number of chromosomes present in an organism.

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the traits that an organism will possess (have).

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the gender of an organism.

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines whether an organism is abiotic biotic.

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases?

• adenine, thymine, cytoplasm, and guanine

• adenine, thymine cytosine, and guanine

• adenine, thymine, cytosine, and gylcerol

• adenine, thymine, cytosine, and glucose

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Adenine pairs with ______________.

• Guanine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Adenine