HB- DNA Pre Assessment

What does DNA look like?

• Double Helix

• Polar Molecule

• Globular

• Circular

Why is DNA important?

• Helps our digestive system

• Gives up energy

• Blueprint for a cell

• Allows our brain to function

Where in a cell is DNA found? 

• Ribosome

• Cell Membrane

• Brain

• Nucleus

What is a gene?

• A segment of DNA that codes for a protein

• Another word for a chromosome

• A segment of DNA that determines the cell structure

• A piece of clothing that is blue

What is a chromosome? (Click all that apply)

• A long strand of DNA wrapped around proteins

• Something that gets passed to you by your parents

• Contains many genes

• Makes up DNA

How are DNA, genes, and chromosomes related?

• DNA makes up genes which are located on a chromosome.

• Genes make up DNA which pass information to chromosomes

• Multiple genes make up DNA which is used to make a chromosome

• They are not relates at all

What is a protein?

• Type of DNA

• Macromolecule that is used by the cell for various functions including expressing our traits

• A type of chemical bond

• Macromolecule that is used by the cell to provide energy.

How is DNA related to a protein?

• DNA breaks down into a protein

• DNA is made of proteins

• DNA holds the code to make a protein

• Proteins hold the instructions that cell uses to make DNA

Using the following genetic code chart, transcribe and then translate the DNA sequence

TAC CCC GCC AAA TTT

• CCC GGG TTT AAA UUU

• Met- Pro- Ala-Lys-Phe

• Met- Gly- Arg-Phe-Lys

• AUG GGG CGG UUU AAA

What type of molecule did you create in #9?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid