Genetics Quiz - Week One

Where is the Cell Nucleus located?

• in the middle of the cell

• in the cell membrane

• in the chromosome

• there is no cell nucleus

Answer explanation

The cell nucleus is located in the center of the cell and is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope. Inside the nucleus is a gel-like substance called the nucleoplasm, which contains the genetic material of the cell. The nucleus also contains a variety of other organelles, such as ribosomes, which are responsible for protein synthesis.

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Humans have ​ (a)   pairs of chromosomes, for a total of ​ (b)   chromosomes.

• 23
• 46
• 12
• 24
• 30
• 60

Draw a chromosome...

Answer explanation

A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in the nucleus of a cell. It is made up of DNA and proteins and is the carrier of genetic information.

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The molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of: ​ (a)  

• DNA
• Chromosome
• Gene
• Protein
• Inheritance

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The unit of DNA that contains instructions for making a protein molecule: ​ ​ (a)  

• Gene
• Chromosome
• Protein
• Inheritance
• DNA

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A large molecule that, depending on its structure and function, determines an organism's traits: ​ ​ (a)  

• Protein
• Chromosome
• Inheritance
• DNA
• Gene

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Where is the nucleus located?

• In the cell

• In the brain

• In the blood

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What is number 1 ?

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• vacuole

• nucleus

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How does DNA replicate? Choose the 3 steps.

• 1st, it unwinds and unzips.

• Last, but not least, Elves weave new bases onto the old DNA.

• Finally, new bases match up to the parent strands.

• Next, the two single stands act as a template for the new strand to be created.

An _____________ trait is any trait that is NOT inherited, such as a tattoo, an accent, or a hairstyle.

• inherited

• environmental