DNA Quiz

What task is each gene designed to carry out?

• Producing energy

• Controlling the genetic traits of our cells

• Digesting food

• Fighting infections

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What is DNA constructed from?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleotides

• Carbohydrates

What is the sugar component in the DNA structure?

• Ribose

• Glucose

• Deoxyribose

• Fructose

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Which component of the DNA structure is labeled as 'P' in the diagram?

• Phosphate

• Nitrogenous Base

• Deoxyribose Sugar

• Protein

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What is the role of the nitrogenous base in the DNA structure?

• Provides energy

• Forms the backbone

• Encodes genetic information

• Acts as a catalyst

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Which of the following is a base associated with the DNA structure?

• Uracil (U)

• Adenine (A)

• Ribose (R)

• Deoxyribose (D)

What is the complementary base pair for Cytosine (C) in DNA?

• Thymine (T)

• Guanine (G)

• Adenine (A)

• Uracil (U)

Which base pairs with Guanine (G) in DNA?

• Thymine (T)

• Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A)

• Uracil (U)

Which of the following is a pyrimidine base in DNA?

• Adenine (A)

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Ribose (R)

Which base is paired with Adenine (A) in DNA?

• Guanine (G)

• Cytosine (C)

• Thymine (T)

• Uracil (U)