Life Science

What is the function of mRNA?

• storage of food

• prevents mutations

• provides energy

• carries genetic message 

DNA codes for...

• cholesterol

• proteins

• fatty acids

• a sandwich

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Where does DNA replication take place?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Cytoplasm

• Golgi Body

The process of making mRNA from DNA is called.

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

• Protein synthesis

Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?

• double helix

• contains ribose

• made of amino acids

• contains Uracil

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Changes in DNA sequences that affect genetic information are known as...

• Replication

• Mutations

• Transformation

• Translation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

In a molecule of double-stranded DNA, the amount of Adenine present is always equal to the amount of

• cytosine

• guanine

• thymine

• uracil

These are made of DNA and carry the genes (humans have 46).

• genes

• trait

• chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which of the following forms of RNA includes an anti-codon?

• tRNA

• rRNA

• mRNA