Genes DNA

What is the structure of DNA?

• Single-Helix

• Double-Helix

• Triple-Helix

• X-Shaped

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Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes?

• DNA is a type of gene and is located on chromosomes.

• DNA contains chromosomes and is found in genes.

• Genes contain DNA, and chromosomes are located on genes.

• Genes are sections of DNA, and chromosomes are made of tightly coiled DNA.

The material that exists in every cell in your body that holds your genetic code. It Is like your body’s cookbook.

• Gene

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Trait

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Sections of DNA that contain the set of instructions that control how our body grows and works and controls many of our characteristics.

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

• Genes

• Cell

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What is DNA?

• A type of protein that helps in digestion

• A molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce

• A cell component that provides energy for the cell

• A type of carbohydrate that stores energy

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How many copies of each gene do you inherit from your parents?

• One copy from each parent

• Two copies from each parent

• One copy from one parent only

• Two copies from one parent and one copy from the other

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What is the main function of genes?

• To provide energy to the cells

• To digest food

• To determine the traits of an organism

• To protect the cell from viruses

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Quadruple helix

Why are identical twins genetically identical?

• They inherit exactly the same genes from their parents

• They live in the same environment

• They eat the same food

• They are born at the same time

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A segment of DNA that codes for a trait

• gene

• centromere

• chromosome

• chromatid

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