DNA Structure (and Function)

Which of the following is not a component of DNA?

• Deoxyribose Sugar

• Phosphate Group

• Carbon Base

• Nitrogen Base

Which of the following is not a nitrogen base found in DNA?

• Thymine

• Uracil

• Guanine

• Adenine

What is the significance of the sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA?

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the number of chromosomes present in an organism.

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the traits that an organism will possess (have).

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the gender of an organism.

• The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines whether an organism is abiotic biotic.

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Assume that you have straight hair and your sibling has curly hair. What accounts for this difference?

• You have DNA and your sibling does not.

• The your sequence of nitrogen bases is different than your sibling.

• Your sibling has a weave.

• Your sibling has a genetic mutation.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of DNA?

• Stores genetic information

• Codes for proteins

• Helps determines your traits

• Tells your body when to move

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What is the base sequence of strand X?

• A. G-T-A-C

• B. T-G-C-A

• C. G-T-C-A

• D. A-T-C-G

Are these cells haploid or diploid?

• haploid

• diploid

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