DNA & RNA

Which process copies an organism’s DNA?

• mutation

• replication

• transcription

• translation

In the image above, which type of genetic mutation is shown?

• insertion

• deletion

• substitution

• translation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

One difference between DNA and RNA is the location. Which of the following correctly describes this difference?

• RNA is located in the nucleus, but DNA is located in the cytoplasm.

• DNA is located in the nucleus, but RNA is located in the ribosomes.

• RNA is located in the nucleus, but DNA travels from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.

• DNA is located in the nucleus, but RNA travels from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.

Every three letters in a nucleotide sequence make up a:

• mutation

• codon

• gene

• chromosome

RNA and DNA are both types of:

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

• lipids

• proteins

Which type of sugar is found in RNA?

• deoxyribose

• glucose

• ribose

• cellulose

Which nitrogenous base does RNA contain in place of thymine?

• adenine

• cytosine

• uracil

• guanine

Which RNA molecule is transcribed from a DNA sequence of AGTA?

• TCAT

• CAGC

• UACT

• UCAU

All of the following are true in regards to DNA except:

• All living things contain DNA.

• DNA is only found in plant cells.

• DNA is found in the nucleus of cells.

• DNA contains genetic codes.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Nucleotides are made of the following:

• different types of sugars

• sugar and a nitrogen base

• sugar, nitrogen base, and phosphate

• ribose and phosphate