A short length of DNA that codes for a protein.

A long length of DNA that codes for a chromosome

A short length of DNA that codes for a chromosome

This model can be used as evidence to support which claim?

Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all cells and they contain long strands of DNA and proteins.

Proteins are found inside of chromosomes and chromosomes make up proteins.

DNA makes up the majority of a cell and contributes to the functions of chromosomes.

Genes are found within bands of DNA. Which sentence best describes the function of a gene?

Genes create instructions that tell cells which proteins to make.

Genes create more DNA for the organism to use later.

Genes create chromosomes for organisms to pass down to their offspring.

Select the most accurate claim about chromosomes, genes, and DNA.

Chromosomes are made up of long strands of DNA which contain segments of genes.

Chromosomes, genes and DNA work together inside of the cells of organisms.

Genes are found inside of segments of DNA strands.

All of these rabbits have the same parents. Which statement gives the best explanation as to why they're different colors?

They're different colors because their parents are different colors or carriers of a gene for a different color.

They're different colors because they all have different genes.

They're different colors because their parents are different colors.

Sperm and egg cells have

half the number of chromosomes.

double the number of chromosomes.

the same number of chromosomes as the body cells.

Which statement best describes this picture?

This is an organism's chromosome.

This is an organism's entire DNA.

The picture shows 46 chromosomes taken from a human:

Female because there are two X chromosomes

Male, because there are two X chromosomes

Male because there is an X and a Y

Female because there is an X and a Y

Which statements are true? (Pick 2)

All different organisms have a specific chromosome number.

Some organisms might have the same chromosome number but have different genes.

Larger organisms have fewer chromosomes than large ones.

Offspring can inherit chromosomes from relatives other than the parent(s).

Which statement is true? (Pick one.)

Males and females of the same species have the same amount of chromosomes.

Offspring only inherit chromosomes from one parent not both parents.

Offspring from two parents inherit the exact same chromosomes.

Males always have more chromosomes than females.

This is a DNA "Fingerprint". Which statements are correct? (Select 2)

The DNA fingerprint pattern is unique to each person.

The information can be used to determine who your relatives are

The DNA is collected from a fingerprint sample.

DNA fingerprints may match any other relative

Genes, DNA, and Chromosomes

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the BEST definition of DNA?

a spiral ladder

something in your cells

the recipe for making an organism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

DNA is inside your cells. What part of the cell is the DNA inside of?

cell membrane

cytoplasm

nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a gene?

A bundle (like a hot dog bun) that the DNA is packed into

something inside the nucleus

a piece of DNA

all of your DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is FALSE?

All organisms have 23 pairs of DNA.

Chromosomes are made of genes.

DNA is made out of 4 chemicals: adenine, cytosine, thymine, guanine

DNA is the recipe for life.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is FALSE?

Humans have 23 pairs of DNA.

Humans have 46 total chromosomes.

Genes are made of chromosomes.

Every human's DNA is at least 99% similar.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following does NOT describe this picture?

humans' 46 chromosomes

one gene

the human genome

humans' 23 pairs of chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 12 pts

Why is DNA important?

it is very small and very complicated

it's in everything

it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

because we eat it every day for energy

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Genes, DNA, and Chromosomes

43 questions

Which is the BEST definition of DNA?

DNA is inside your cells. What part of the cell is the DNA inside of?

What is a gene?

Which sentence is FALSE?

Which sentence is FALSE?

Which of the following does NOT describe this picture?

Why is DNA important?

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

What is a gene?

How are similarities passed from parent to offspring?

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