DNA Structure and Function Review

Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA?

• Deoxyribose Sugar

• Phosphate Group

• Carbon Base

• Nitrogen Base

Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen base found in DNA?

• Thymine (T)

• Uracil (U)

• Guanine (G)

• Adenine (A)

According to the Base Pair rule, Cytosine (C) always pairs with

• Adenine (A)

• Uracil (U)

• Thymine (T)

• Guanine (G)

What is the significance of the sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA?

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the number of chromosomes present in an organism.
• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the traits that an organism will possess (have).
• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the gender of an organism.
• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines whether an organism is abiotic biotic.

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The twisted ladder shape of DNA is known as a

• Double Helix

• Triple Helix

• Single Helix

• Double felix

Assume that you have straight hair and your sibling has curly hair. What accounts for this difference?

• You have DNA and your sibling does not.

• The your sequence of nitrogen bases is different than your sibling.

• Your sibling wears a wig.

• Your sibling has a genetic mutation. 

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How is the instructions for your traits carried on a DNA molecule?

• Sequence of the nitrogen bases

• In the Deoxyribose Sugar

• In the bond between the phosphate and the sugar

• In the phosphate group

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The genetic material in cells is called......

• RNA
• Gene
• DNA
• Neuclotide

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What will the complementary base sequence be on a DNA strand that reads AAGCTAT?

• AACGATA

• TTCGTTA

• CCTGATA

• TTCGATA

Adenine (A) bonds with ______________.

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A)