Mr. Niemis' Flipped Lessons - DNA

What does the acronym DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Deoxyribose nucleic atom

• Deoxyribonucleic allele

• Deoxyribose nitrogen acid

What is the primary role of DNA in an organism?

• To help cells move around

• To carry information about an organism and pass it to offspring

• To provide energy for the body

• To build strong bones and muscles

Where is DNA primarily located within a cell?

• In the cell membrane

• In the cytoplasm

• In the nucleus

• Outside the cell

What is the characteristic shape of DNA called?

• Single strand

• Double Helix

• Triple spiral

• Circular loop

What two parts make up the sides of the DNA ladder?

• Phosphate and Adenine

• Sugar and Thymine

• Phosphate and Sugar

• Guanine and Cytosine

Why are the four nitrogen bases (Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine) so important in DNA?

• They help DNA stay organized.

• They make up the code that makes each person different.

• They provide energy for the DNA.

• They protect the DNA from damage.

Which of the following pairs of nitrogen bases always go together in DNA?

• Adenine (A) with Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T) with Cytosine (C)

• Guanine (G) with Cytosine (C)

• Adenine (A) with Cytosine (C)

What is the name for the combination of a phosphate, a sugar, and a base in DNA?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Nucleotide

• Protein