Introduction to DNA

Which base partners with Adenine

• Thymine

• Guanine

• Cytosine

Which structure is shown in the image below?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Nucleotide

• Nitrogen Base

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Different forms (variations) of the same gene. We inherit one from each parent for a particular trait.

• Alleles

• Characteristics

• Traits

• DNA

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Where do eukaryotic cells store DNA?

• In the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

• In the cytoplasm

• In the plasma membrane

Traits that seem to cover up or mask other traits.

• Dominant

• Dormant

• Recessive

• Reclusive

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Which of the following is correct?

• A pairs with C

• T pairs with C

• A pairs with T

• T pairs with G

• C pairs with G

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The two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA are joined by which type of bond?

• polar bonds

• ionic bonds

• covalent bonds

• hydrogen bonds

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Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated

• it's in everything

• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things

• because we eat it every day for energy

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Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix

• contains ribose

• made of amino acids

• contains Uracil

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Chromosomes are made of _________, and found in the __________ of your cells.

• cells, nucleus

• DNA, ribosomes

• DNA, nucleus

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