What is a Gene- Stated Clearly Youtube Video Questions

What are the building blocks of DNA?

• Genes

• Cells

• Nucleotides

• Proteins

What is the primary function of genes?

• Forming DNA strands

• Creating cells

• Producing energy

• Making proteins

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How do genes influence the traits of an organism?

• By determining the body size

• By altering the DNA structure

• By changing the cell count

• By coding for specific proteins

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What percentage of genetic code do humans and chimps share?

• About 85%

• About 75%

• About 96%

• About 50%

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What can genetic engineers do with genes from different organisms?

• Create new species

• All of the above

• Modify traits in plants and animals

• Change the color of flowers