Molecular Genetics Test

Made up of chain of molecules that serves as a genetic code for the synthesis of proteins.

• DNA

• RNA

• Code

• Atom

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Match the functions to each tools in genetic engineering

• Combine a DNA fragment with DNA from another

• Restriction enzymes

• Cut DNA strands into fragments

• Gene Cloning

• Separates DNA fragments by size

• Gel Electrophoresis

• Identify the exact DNA sequence of clone molecules

• Recombinant DNA Tech

• Creates copies of identical gene molecules

• DNA sequencing

Write the exact strand of mRNA sequence from the strand template of the DNA sequence below

AATAGAATAGGTA

A process of turning genes on and off.

• gene mutation

• gene regulation

• gene process

• gene replication

A sequence of a DNA template strand is shown.

3' TCC AAT GGC TTA TTT 5'

Which of these is the correct amino acid chain produced from the DNA template strand?

• Arginine, Leucine, Proline, Asparagine

• Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Leucine

• Serince, Leucine, Proline, Asparagine

• Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Leucine, Glycine

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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Every three letters (example: ATC) in DNA codes for what??

• Amino Acid

• Nucleotide

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

DNA molecule segment is : TTACGCAAG
The mutated DNA segment is TTCGCAAG. This is an example of ___ mutation.

• Substitution

• Deletion

• Insertion

• Inversion

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Choose the correct order from the smallest to the largest.

• gene, DNA, chromosome, nucleus, cell

• chromosome, DNA, cell, nucleus, gene

• DNA, gene, chromosome, nucleus, cell

• cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, gene

A scientist combines the enzymes necessary for DNA replication. They then add a DNA sample and replication occurs. One of the resulting DNA molecules is normal, while the other is the combination of a complete strand and short, unconnected segments of DNA (Okazaki fragments). Which enzyme was left out of the enzyme mixture?

• DNA ligase

• DNA polymerase

• Helicase

• Primase

Which molecule is responsible for carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA