The Genetic Code

Please type your first and last name.

Please select your homeroom.

• 7A
• 7B
• 7C
• 7D

1. In DNA, adenine always pairs with ________________.

• Adenine
• Thymine
• Cytosine
• Guanine

2. In DNA, cytosine always pairs with ______________.

• Adenine
• Thymine
• Cytosine
• Guanine

3. In DNA, Thymine always pairs with ____________.

• Adenine
• Thymine
• Cytosine
• Guanine

4. In DNA, Guanine always pairs with_______________.

• Adenine
• Thymine
• Cytosine
• Guanine

5. The side of a DNA molecule are made up of sugar molecules alternating with ________________ molecules.

• phosphate groups
• gene
• chromosomes
• amino acids.

6. Each group of three DNA bases on a gene codes for a single _____________________.

• phosphate groups
• gene
• chromosomes
• amino acids.

7. Each _______________ on a chromosome contains the information to code for one specific protein.

• phosphate groups
• gene
• chromosomes
• amino acids.

8. True or False. The process of DNA copying itself begins with the two sides of the DNA molecule unwind and separate.

• True
• False