DNA Gene

There is a segment of DNA that codes for every trait that a person has. These segments of DNA are found on chromosomes and are called ________.

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Genes

• Heredity

• Recessive Traits

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What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

• To provide energy

• To store genetic information

• To transport nutrients

• To protect against diseases

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Which of the following processes involves the copying of DNA?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mutation

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What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Denitrogenous acid

• Deribonucleic acid

• Diribonucleic acid

Which organelle(part of the cell) is DNA usually found in?

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• chloroplast

• nucleus

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What is the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?

• Chromosomes are made of DNA

• DNA is made of chromosomes

• DNA and chromosomes are the same thing.

• All of the above are correct

Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?

• Scientists have no idea

• Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad

• Because pairs can divide easier

• Because DNA is awesome

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How are similarities passed from parent to offspring?

• through teaching

• through learning

• through blood

• through genes

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We inherit our genes from ...

• our nucleus.

• our parents.

• from the food we eat.

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What are the nucleotides made of?

• Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base

• Phosphate, Adenine, nitrogen base

• Thymine, Adenine, Cytomine

• Phosphate, Nitrogen, Adenine