DNA STAAR Questions's

Humans have thousands of genes that combine in different ways to help create unique individuals. Where is the genetic code primarily located?

• Ribose sugars in RNA

• Phosphates in DNA

• Nucleotides in DNA

• Exons in RNA

Albumin is a protein that is secreted by liver cells and transported to the bloodstream. What factor most directly determines the amino acids that are combined to create albumin?

• The temperature of the cell when translation is taking place

• The number of chromosomes in a cell

• The sequence of nucleotides in DNA

• The amount of energy that is available in the cell

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The base sequence of a segment of DNA is shown. DNA Strand 1: 3' G C G T A C 5' DNA Strand 2: 5' ? ? ? ? ? ? 3' Which base sequence correctly completes DNA Strand 2?

• A T A C G T

• C G C T A C

• C G C A T G

• T A T G C A

What components make up the backbone of a DNA molecule?

• Purines and deoxyribose

• Pyrimidines and purines

• Deoxyribose and phosphate groups

• Phosphate groups and pyrimidines

A model of DNA is shown. Which part of the DNA model is most directly associated with the coding of genetic information?

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A segment of DNA is shown in the diagram. Which of these identifies the part of the DNA segment labeled X?

• Nucleotide

• Phosphate group

• Hydrogen bond

• Deoxyribose

In Texas Longhorn cattle, coat coloration is an inherited trait. What is the genetic basis of coat-color variation in Texas Longhorn cattle?

• Differences in the nucleotide sequences of genes

• Differences in the numbers of chromosomes in cells

• Differences in the diets of individual cattle

• Differences in the environmental conditions of different geographic areas

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Which components bond with adenine in a section of double-stranded DNA?

• 1, 3, 5, and 6 only

• 3 and 5 only

• 2 and 4 only

• 3, 4, 7, and 8 only

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A segment of a DNA strand is shown. Which of these is the correct complementary DNA strand for the segment shown?

• 5' AGTCAGGT 3'

• 5' ACCUGAGGU 3'

• 5' TGGACTGCA 3'

• 5' TCCAGTCCA 3'

Identify the components of DNA. Move the correct answer to each box. Not all answers will be used.

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b

c

deoxyribose

base pair

nucleotide

phosphate

ribose sugar

nitrogenous base

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