DNA & Genetics Vocabulary

What is the structure of the DNA molecule called?

• Single helix

• Triple helix

• Double helix

• Quadruple helix

What sugar is found in RNA?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• Glucose

• Fructose

What sugar is found in DNA?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• Glucose

• Fructose

What is the master copy of an organism's information code that contains the instructions for making the person who they are; codes for proteins?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• DNA

• RNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is a nucleic acid that is formed from a copy of DNA used for making proteins?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• DNA

• RNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What are the subunits of nucleic acids called?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Polypeptides

The specific hydrogen bonding between two complementary bases in double stranded nucleic acids.

• Amino acids

• Base pairing

• Fatty acids

• Polypeptides

The process for producing an exact copy of a strand of DNA

• Amino acids

• Base pairing

• Fatty acids

• Replication

Nitrogen base found in DNA & RNA; pairs with Guanine

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine

Nitrogen base found only in RNA; pairs with Adenine

• Uracil

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Guanine