Quiz on DNA and Proteins

What is DNA also known as?

• Ribonucleic acid

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Amino acid

• Protein

Which shape best describes the structure of DNA?

• Straight chain

• Spiral ladder

• Square grid

• Hexagonal ring

What is DNA often compared to?

• A recipe or blueprint

• A random sequence

• A finished product

• A simple liquid

What are amino acids commonly called?

• The energy of life

• The building blocks of life

• The protectors of DNA

• The genetic code

How many different types of amino acids are found in the body?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 30

Which structure is made up of amino acids?

• DNA

• Proteins

• Cells

• Ribosomes

What do proteins and other chemicals combine to form?

• Amino acids

• Organs

• Living cells

• Ribosomes

What happens if a protein is the wrong shape?

• It functions normally

• It stops working properly

• It changes into DNA

• It turns into an organ

What does DNA create first in order to produce proteins?

• RNA

• Cells

• Ribosomes

• Tissues

What is the role of RNA in the process of protein formation?

• It directly forms amino acids

• It carries instructions from DNA to ribosomes

• It breaks down proteins

• It makes up living cells