DNA Basics

Which biomolecule contains the genetic information that determines traits?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What are the monomers (building blocks) of nucleic acids?

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

Identify the structure labeled "B"

• Phosphate

• Sugar

• Nitrogen base

• Nucleotide

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which part of the nucleotide contains genetic code?

• A

• B

• C

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which part(s) of the nucleotide is responsible for structure and support, and does NOT contain the genetic code?

• A & C

• B only

• B & C

• A & B

Regarding the nitrogen bases of DNA, which statement is true?

• Adenine = Cytosine

• Guanine = Thymine

• Cytosine = Thymine

• Adenine = Thymine

Based on the pie chart, what percentage of bases in this DNA would be Guanine?

• 80%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

Based on the pie chart, what percentage of bases in this DNA would be Thymine?

• 80%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%