Introduction to Genetics

Where is DNA primarily found in eukaryotic cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What are the four nitrogenous bases that make up the rungs of a DNA ladder?

• Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine

• Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil

• Alanine, Glycine, Cysteine, Threonine

• Asparagine, Glutamine, Cysteine, Tryptophan

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans typically have?

• 22

• 23

• 46

• 48

What is the term for the sum of all genetic material in an organism?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Genome

• Nucleotide

What is the primary function of genes?

• To store energy

• To provide instructions for making proteins

• To transport oxygen

• To regulate body temperature