DNA and RNA Quiz

What is the basic unit of heredity?

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

• Cell

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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• RNA

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

• Single helix

• Double helix

• Triple helix

• Linear strand

Which of the following is a nitrogenous base found in DNA but not in RNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

• Uracil

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize proteins

• To replicate DNA

• To transport molecules

Which process involves the copying of DNA into RNA?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Mutation

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

• To provide energy

• To store genetic information

• To transport proteins

• To catalyze reactions

Which of the following best describes a chromosome?

• A single strand of RNA

• A long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism

• A protein that catalyzes reactions

• A lipid that forms cell membranes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA sequence GCTA?

• CGAT

• CGAU

• GCTA

• GCUA

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• Making reactions happen

• Wrong Answer - Don't Pick