DNA and RNA Quiz

What is the primary function of DNA?

• To help make proteins
• To carry genetic information
• To transport nutrients
• To provide energy

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What are the building blocks of DNA called?

• Amino acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty acids
• Monosaccharides

Which nitrogen base pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA?

• Cytosine (C)
• Thymine (T)
• Guanine (G)
• Uracil (U)

What is the shape of DNA known as?

• Single helix
• Triple helix
• Double helix
• Circular

Which type of RNA carries instructions from DNA to the ribosome?

• Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
• Transfer RNA (tRNA)
• Messenger RNA (mRNA)
• Nuclear RNA (nRNA)

What role does Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) play in the cell?

• Carries amino acids
• Helps assemble proteins
• Transcribes DNA
• Stores genetic information

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid
• Diribonucleic Acid
• Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
• Double Nucleic Acid

Which molecule helps turn DNA's instructions into proteins?

• RNA
• Proteins
• Chromosomes
• Nucleotides

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Where is DNA primarily found in a cell?

• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria
• Cell membrane

How many chromosomes do humans typically have in most cells?

• 23
• 46
• 42
• 64