DNA Structure and Base Pairing Mini-Quiz

Identify where DNA is located in the cell.

• Golgi apparatus

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Rough ER

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

DNA has the shape of a:

• Double helix

• Single strand

• Circle

• Square

The function of DNA is:

• To store genetic information

• To provide energy for the cell

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To break down nutrients

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

DNA is like a blueprint for your cells because it:

• Provides instructions for building and operating the cell

• Stores energy for the cell

• Protects the cell from viruses

• Helps the cell move

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

If there is an error in the way the bases are set up, what might happen?

• The genetic code may be read incorrectly, leading to mutations.

• The DNA will become stronger.

• The cell will divide faster.

• No changes will occur.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: CGT AAG CGC TAA TTA

• GCA TTC GCG ATT AAT

• GCT TTC GCC TAT TAT

• CGT AAG CGC TAA TTA

• TGC AAC GCT ATT TAA

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: TCT TAA ATG ATC GAT

• AGA ATT TAC TAG CTA

• AGA TTA TAC TAG CTA

• TCT ATT TAC TAG CTA

• AGA ATT TAC ATC CTA

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: AAT GAA TAG CTA GCT

• TTA CTT ATC GAT CGA

• AAT GAA TAG CTA GCT

• TTA GTT TAC GAA CGA

• TTA CTT TAC GAT CGT

Which of the following correctly describes the three basic steps of DNA replication and identifies the enzymes involved in each step?

• 1. Unwinding of DNA by helicase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by DNA polymerase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA ligase

• 1. Unwinding of DNA by DNA polymerase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by helicase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA ligase

• 1. Unwinding of DNA by ligase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by helicase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA polymerase

• 1. Unwinding of DNA by DNA ligase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by DNA polymerase, 3. Joining of fragments by helicase