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DNA Checkpoint

Authored by Brynn Vandegriff

Biology

7th Grade

NGSS covered

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DNA Checkpoint
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. What is the shape of a DNA molecule called?

  1. Spiral Staircase

Double Helix

Twisted Ladder

Twisted Staircase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

One DNA strand consists of millions of nucleotides. What three things are nucleotides made up of?

  1. Deoxyribose, phosphate, one nitrogenous base

Sugar, phosphate, and polymerase

Deoxyribose, phosphate, and 4 nitrogenous bases

Deoxyribose, sugar, one nitrogenous base

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. The "steps" or "rungs" of the DNA ladder are made of:

  1. Phosphates and bases

Sugars

Sugars and phosphates

Nitrogenous Bases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The “backbone” of the DNA ladder is made of:

Sugars and phosphates

Sugars

Bases

Phosphates and bases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a chromosome?

A chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins that carries genetic information in the form of genes.
A chromosome is a structure found only in animals.
A chromosome is a small molecule that carries genetic information.
A chromosome is a type of cell found in plants.

6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following nitrogenous bases:

Thymine

Thymine

Cytosine

Adenine

Guanine

Cytosine

Adenine

Guanine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a gene?

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
A gene is a type of protein found in cells.

A gene is a small molecule that transports proteins.

A gene is a structure in the nucleus of a cell that stores energy.

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