VP #5: Amoeba Sisters Intro Genetics, DNA, Chromosomes

What is heredity?

• Heredity is the genetic transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
• Heredity is the study of animal behavior in the wild.
• Heredity refers to the environmental influences on development.
• Heredity is the process of learning new behaviors.

Where is DNA located?

• In the cytoplasm and ribosomes.
• In the cell membrane and lysosomes.
• In the cell nucleus.

• In the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.

Your DNA can be found in _______ of your body's cells.

• most
• a few
• none
• some

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribose Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Base

• Deoxyribose Base

Which of the following is NOT a base found in DNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Uracil

• Cytosine

A DNA nucleotide is made up of three things:

• sugar

• phosphate

• nitrogenous base

• nucleus

How do the nitrogenous bases in DNA pair up? (remember the little trick to help you)

• Thymine pairs with Cytosine, and Guanine pairs with Adenine.
• Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.
• Adenine pairs with Cytosine, and Thymine pairs with Guanine.
• Adenine pairs with Guanine, and Cytosine pairs with Thymine.

How are the bases of DNA held together?

• Covalent bonds between the bases themselves.
• Ionic bonds between sugar and phosphate groups.
• Van der Waals forces between the DNA strands.
• Hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs.

What is a GENE?

• A gene is a type of protein found in cells.
• A gene is a segment of DNA that encodes instructions for specific types of proteins.

• A gene is a carbohydrate that provides energy.
• A gene is a virus that infects bacteria.

What are proteins in the body used for?

• Proteins are used for building tissues, enzymes, immune response, and transport.
• Proteins are solely responsible for DNA replication.
• Proteins are primarily used for energy storage.
• Proteins are only involved in muscle contraction.