DNA

What are chromosomes?

• Chromosomes are threadlike structures that DNA coils up into.

• Chromosomes are the proteins that help in cell division.

• Chromosomes are the energy-producing organelles in cells.

• Chromosomes are the liquid part of the cell where organelles float.

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What are the building blocks of DNA called?

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty Acids

• Monosaccharides

What base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Guanine

• Uracil

What are the four bases of DNA?

• Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G)

• Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G)

• Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Uracil (U)

• Guanine (G), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Adenosine (A)

How many strands does DNA have?

• 1 strand

• 2 strands

• 3 strands

• 4 strands

What is a gene?

• A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein.

• A gene is a type of cell that helps in the process of digestion.

• A gene is a molecule that carries oxygen in the blood.

• A gene is a type of virus that infects bacteria.

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Why is DNA considered the 'blueprint of life'?

• Because it contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce.

• Because it is the only molecule that can replicate itself.

• Because it is made up of proteins that build cells.

• Because it determines the color of an organism's eyes.

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What is DNA?

• DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

• DNA is a type of protein that helps in muscle building.

• DNA is a carbohydrate that provides energy to cells.

• DNA is a lipid that stores fat in the body.

What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

• Guanine

• Cytosine

• Thymine

• Uracil

Who are the scientists known for discovering the structure of DNA?

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr

• Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin

• Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur