DNA Genetics Review

Multiple Choice

Where in the cell is the DNA found?

• Cell membrane
• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

Multiple Choice

What DNA base pairs always go together?

• Adenine with adenine, and cytosine with cytosine
• Thymine with guanine, and adenine with cytosine
• Guanine with thymine, and adenine with cytosine
• Adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine

Multiple Choice

What are chromosomes?

• Tiny organisms found in the bloodstream
• Gel-like substance that fills the space between cells
• Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells
• Large structures that make up the cell wall

Multiple Choice

What are traits?

• Different species of animals
• Distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
• Varieties of food
• Types of clothing

Multiple Choice

True or False: Mutations in somatic cells are passed to offspring.

• False
• Only in plants
• Sometimes
• True

Match

Match the following mutation types with the description

• Deletion

• Substition

• Insertion

• Frameshift

• Silent

Results from the deletion of one or more nucleotides

Replacement of one nucleotide by another

Addition of one or more nucleotides

Insertion or deletion of a number of nucleotides that is not a multiple of three

No change in the amino acid sequence

• Results from the deletion of one or more nucleotides
• Replacement of one nucleotide by another
• Addition of one or more nucleotides
• Insertion or deletion of a number of nucleotides that is not a multiple of three
• No change in the amino acid sequence