College Biology 1005 - Study Questions | Genetics and DNA PT2

What is the full form of DNA?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Deoxyribose acid

• Deoxynucleic acid

• Deoxyribogen acid

What role does DNA play in living organisms?

• It serves as a source of energy.

• It acts as a hereditary molecule passed from parents to offspring.

• It is a structural component of cells.

• It is a waste product of metabolism.

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Which of the following is true about DNA?

• It is unique to each species.

• It is common to all living organisms.

• It is only found in animals.

• It is only found in plants.

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How does DNA function in the development of an individual?

• It provides energy for cellular processes.

• It serves as the instruction manual for how to build an individual.

• It acts as a defense mechanism against diseases.

• It regulates the temperature of the body.

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Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

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In what form is DNA found within the nucleus?

• Chromatid

• Chromosome

• Chromoplast

• Chromophore

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What is a chromosome composed of?

• Multiple RNA molecules

• Single DNA molecule wrapped around proteins

• Lipid bilayer

• Carbohydrate chains

What is a genome?

• A single chromosome in an organism

• A complete set of genetic instructions encoded in all the chromosomes of an organism

• A protein that regulates cell functions

• A type of cell found in the human body

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What are the subunits that make up DNA?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Proteins

What components make up a nucleotide?

• A sugar, a lipid, and a base

• A sugar, a phosphate, and a base

• A sugar, a protein, and a base

• A sugar, a carbohydrate, and a base