Unit 6 DNA & Genetics Vocabulary Quiz

Identify what is shown in the picture. _____ consists of a double helix structure made up of nucleotides, each containing a sugar group, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. These bases, adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine, pair up in specific combinations to form the genetic code that determines an individual's characteristics.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Identify what is shown in the picture. _______play a crucial role in determining an organism's traits and passing on genetic information to future generations.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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Identify what is shown in the picture. _____ are located on chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Identify what is being shown in the picture. ____ is single-stranded and is made up of nucleotide units containing a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U).

Identify what is being shown in the picture. The genetic code, consisting of the combinations of ____, dictates the sequence of amino acids in a protein

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_____ ______begins with the unwinding of the double helix structure of the DNA molecule, followed by the synthesis of new complementary strands using existing DNA as a template.

Identify what is being shown in the picture. During ____ _____, the enzyme RNA polymerase reads the DNA template and synthesizes a complementary RNA strand.

This process takes place in the ribosomes, where transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules recognize and bind to specific codons on the mRNA.

• RNA Translation

• DNA Transcription

• DNA Replication

• Meiosis

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This process takes place in the ribosomes, where transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules recognize and bind to specific codons on the mRNA.

• DNA Replication

• RNA Translation

• DNA Transcription

• Codon

They are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues in the body, making them vital for overall health and functioning.

• Genes

• Codons

• Allele

• Amino Acid

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