DNA & Genes

Where in the cell is DNA found?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Chloroplast

• Cell Membrane

The drawing shows the structure of what molecule?

• A DNA molecule
• A lipid molecule
• A carbohydrate molecule
• A protein molecule

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What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Denitrogenous acid

• Deribonucleic acid

• Diribonucleic acid

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Which of the following best describes the shape of a DNA molecule?

• double helix

• contains ribose

• made of amino acids

• contains Uracil

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What are sections of DNA called?

• DNA

• Genes

• Chromosomes

• Nucleus

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A gene determines a __________ such as eye or hair color.

• nucleus

• DNA

• chromosome

• Trait

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24

The cell division that produces gametes (egg & sperm).

• binary fission

• mitosis

• homologous pairing

• meiosis

The union of egg and sperm to form a new offspring is

• gene

• fertilization

• amino acids

• DNA

How are similarities passed from parent to offspring?

• through teaching

• through learning

• through blood

• through genes

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