9th Grade DNA Quiz
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9th Grade DNA Quiz
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9th Grade
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Roxanne Snyder
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This quiz focuses on DNA structure and function within the broader context of biological macromolecules, specifically targeting 9th grade biology students. The questions systematically build from fundamental concepts about polymers and monomers to more specific details about DNA structure and genetic information storage. Students need a solid understanding of the four major biomolecule categories (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) and their basic building blocks. The core concepts assessed include the relationship between DNA and RNA as nucleic acids, the composition of nucleotides (phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous bases), base pairing rules, and the connection between genetic information and protein synthesis. Students must demonstrate knowledge of DNA's double helix structure, the four DNA bases (A, T, G, C), and understand how genetic instructions ultimately lead to protein production through the concept of codons. Created by Roxanne Snyder, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of foundational genetics concepts before moving into more complex topics like DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Teachers can effectively use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as homework to reinforce classroom instruction, or as a quick review before unit exams. The progression from basic macromolecule concepts to specific DNA terminology makes it particularly valuable for identifying knowledge gaps early in a genetics unit. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-1 (constructing explanations for how DNA codes for proteins) and supports Common Core literacy standards in science by requiring students to demonstrate understanding of domain-specific vocabulary essential for advanced biological concepts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
______________ are large molecules made of smaller repeating _______________.
monomers, polymers
polymers, monomers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The monomers of nucleic acids are ______________
sugars/monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Genetic information is stored in
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
RNA is and example of _______________________
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
nucleic acid
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does DNA stand for?
Double nitrogen argon
Dioxide nickel acid
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Does not apply
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many types of nucleotides are there in DNA?
One
Two
Three
Four
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a letter that represents a nucleotide in DNA?
A
C
T
G
R
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