Understanding DNA and Heredity: The Amoeba Sisters Sisters Quiz

What type of pet did the teacher acquire for the classroom?

• A snake

• A cat

• A rabbit

• A bird

What can influence the traits coded in an organism's DNA?

• Environment

• Weather

• Time

• Age

What is DNA an abbreviation for?

• Dioxiribonucleic acid

• Dioxyribonucleic acid

• Deoxiribonucleic acid

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

Which base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Thymine

• Adenine

What is not a component of a nucleotide?

• Phosphate

• Ribose

• Deoxyribose

• Base

Which of the following is a correct base pairing in DNA?

• Cytosine and Guanine

• Thymine and Guanine

• Adenine and Guanine

• Cytosine and Thymine

How many chromosomes do human body cells typically have?

• 46

• 23

• 44

• 92

What role do proteins coded by genes play?

• DNA replication

• Energy production

• Trait expression

• Color enhancement

What is gene regulation?

• Altering chromosome number

• Modifying gene location

• Turning genes on or off

• Changing the DNA sequence

What does a Punnett square help with?

• Mapping geographical locations

• Understanding weather patterns

• Solving chemical equations

• Predicting genetic inheritance