2023 Genetics Assessment

2023 Genetics Assessment

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A mutation is a change in a genetic sequence, which can involve insertion, deletion, or substitution of nucleotides.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe the structure of a DNA molecule.

Back

A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix, consisting of two strands that coil around each other.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

RNA contains the sugar ribose.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the resulting mRNA from the DNA sequence GAT-TAC-AGA-TTA-CAT?

Back

The resulting mRNA is CUA-AUG-UCU-AAU-GUA.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many amino acids are found on one tRNA?

Back

One tRNA carries one amino acid.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of mutations?

Back

The three types of mutations are insertion, deletion, and substitution.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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