What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

DNA and Genetics Quiz

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English
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9th Grade
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Lauren Davis
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A pairs with G, T pairs with C
A pairs with T, C pairs with G
A pairs with C, T pairs with G
A pairs with T, G pairs with T
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes up the DNA backbone?
Sugars and phosphates
Sugars and bases
Bases and phosphates
Bases and acids
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is DNA replication considered "semi-conservative"?
Each new DNA molecule has two new strands
Each new DNA molecule has one old and one new strand
Each new DNA molecule has two old strands
Each new DNA molecule is completely new
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a frameshift mutation?
A mutation that adds or deletes a nucleotide
A mutation that changes a single nucleotide
A mutation that duplicates a gene
A mutation that inverts a chromosome
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mutagen?
A substance that causes mutations
A substance that repairs DNA
A substance that synthesizes proteins
A substance that transcribes RNA
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are Watson and Crick?
Scientists who discovered RNA
Scientists who discovered DNA structure
Scientists who discovered protein synthesis
Scientists who discovered cell division
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA?
Translation
Transcription
Protein Synthesis
Mutation
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