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DNA Basics
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Delve into the fascinating world of genetics with the "DNA Basics" quiz, crafted by Samantha Finning for 9th-grade biology enthusiasts. This engaging assessment features 20 multiple-choice questions of medium difficulty, designed to test your understanding of DNA's structure and function. With varied time limits ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes per question, this quiz offers a dynamic learning experience. Perfect for high school biology students, it covers essential DNA concepts and is available as both an interactive assessment and a printable worksheet. This quiz aligns with K–12 curriculum standards, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. Understanding DNA is crucial for 9th-grade biology students as it lays the foundation for molecular biology. The quiz covers the double helix model, emphasizing its role in storing genetic information. Students will explore nucleotquizIdes, the building blocks of DNA, and learn about the base-pairing rules of adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine, which are vital for DNA replication. The quiz also delves into DNA replication processes, the role of DNA in controlling traits, and the quizIdentification of DNA sequences. Mastering these concepts is essential for grasping broader biological principles like genetics and inheritance, and practice is key to retaining this complex information. Engage with DNA concepts like never before with Quizizz! This platform makes complex biology topics accessible and exciting for 9th graders, offering immediate feedback to reinforce learning. Whether used for in-class activities or independent study, Quizizz supports differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Teachers can create customized learning experiences, turning challenging biology concepts into engaging, gamified adventures. Decode DNA mysteries with confquizIdence using Quizizz, and transform your understanding of biology with this bold, interactive approach to science education.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the sugar in DNA called?
Ribose
Cellulose
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NGSS.HS-LS1-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Adenine pairs with...
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of these is controlled by your DNA?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Fatty acids
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What are the components of a nucleotide?
nitrogen base, phosphate group, and 5-carbon sugar
5 carbon sugar, purine, and pyrimidine
nitrogen base and a phosphate group
DNA, phosphate group, monosaccharide
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 5 pts
Guanine bonds with ______________.
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