What is a gene?

Gene Editing and Its Impact

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English
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11th Grade
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Ana Santos
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A segment of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein.
A type of food produced using gene editing.
A method of altering human DNA.
A hereditary trait passed from parents to offspring.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Dioxyribonucleic Acid
Deoxyribonucleic Agent
Dioxyribonucleic Agent
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are the four nucleotide bases in DNA?
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of RNA?
To store genetic information.
To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA.
To catalyze biochemical reactions.
To provide structural support in cells.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a chromosome?
A type of RNA molecule.
A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.
A segment of protein coding.
A single strand of DNA.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a mutation in genetics?
To replicate DNA during cell division.
To introduce changes in the DNA sequence.
To repair damaged DNA.
To enhance the stability of DNA.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
To produce energy.
To store genetic information.
To synthesize proteins.
To transport nutrients.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process by which DNA is copied to RNA called?
Translation.
Translocation.
Replication.
Transcription.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a type of mutation?
Replication.
Substitution.
Transcription.
Translation.
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