Structure of DNA Quiz

What is the sugar in DNA?

• Ribose

• Lactose

• Deoxyribose

• Glucose

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What is the base match for adenine (A)?

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A)

What does cytosine pair with in DNA?

• adenine (A)

• guanine (G)

• cytosine (C)

• thymine (T)

The shape of DNA is called a

• double ladder

• helix

• double helix

• triple helix

The backbone of DNA consists of alternating deoxyribose (sugar) and

• nucleic acids

• ribose

• phosphate groups

• lipids

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Which scientists was the first to capture an image of the DNA helix?

• Crick

• Franklin

• Watson

• Chargaff

Which scientist was the first to explain how the nucleic bases are paired? (The base pair rule)

• Crick

• Franklin

• Watson

• Chargaff

Along with Watson, which other scientist is credited with constructing the first DNA double helix model?

• Crick

• Franklin

• Hooke

• Chargaff

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What do the DNA base order determine?

• The sequence code of amino acids in a protein molecule

• The sequence code of amino acids in a fat molecule

• The sequence code of amino acids in a sugar molecule

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Is the following statement true or false? : DNA contains the genetic information needed for life processes.

• True

• False

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