2024 Genetics Quiz

The diagram shows a picture of a DNA molecule.  The DNA molecule could be describes as ...

• being flat like a sheet of paper
• a single strand with two nitrogenous bases
• rod-shaped
• having a double helix shape

Identify the correct chart that matches the contribution to the scientist

• Mendel - studied peas plants to determine how traits are passed on.
  Franklin - saw X-ray photograph of DNA
  Watson & Crick - made a 3D model of DNA
• Mendel - make 3D model of DNA
  Franklin - studied peas plants to determine how traits are passed on
  Watson & Crick - saw X-ray photograph of DNA
• Mendel - saw X-ray photograph of DNA
  Franklin - Made a 3D model of DNA
  Watson & Crick - studied pea plants to determine how traits are passed on.
• Mendel - made a 3D model of DNA
  Franklin - Saw X-ray photograph of DNA
  Watson and Crick - studied pea plants to determine how traits are passed on.

Which figure correctly represents the structure of DNA?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What are the main components of DNA?

• Nitrogenous bases
  Phosphates
  Oxides
• Carbon bases
  Phosphates
  Sugars
• Nitrogenous bases
  Phosphates
  Sugars
• Carbon bases
  Phosphates
  Sugars

If daughter cells are going to have the same genetic information as the original cell, then ...

• it requires genetic engineering

• the DNA must replicate

• the original cell must mutate

• natural selection must occur

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG

• ATG TGA CAG
• TAC ACT GTC
• GTA AGT GAC
• CAT TCA CTG

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• chloroplast

• nucleus

Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and..?

• nitrogenous base

• nucleic acid base

• cholesterol base

• fatty acid base

Which of these is a pair?

• Adenine and Thymine

• Adenine and Cytosine

• Thymine and Guanine

• Cytosine and Thymine

The purpose of meiosis is to

• Create sex cells with half the parent's genetic material

• Create sex cells for asexual reproduction

• Create sex cells with all the parent's genetic material

• Growth, repair and replace cells