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DNA Structure DOK 2 and 3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens to the DNA helix when a cell reproduces?

a)

It partially dissolves in the cytoplasm

b)

It unzips and makes a copy of itself

c)

It forms a vesicle until division is complete

d)

It forms a plasmid and doubles in size

2.

If nitrogenous bases of DNA were connect with strong covalent bonds, how might DNA replication be effected?

a)

The process would require less energy to break and reform bonds

b)

The process would take longer because the bases would only separate in one place

c)

The bases would not come apart easily, making it difficult to read the sequence

d)

The bases would not fit around the histones, making longer chromosomes

3.

A student compared DNA replication to making a photocopy of a document. Which statement is the BEST description?

a)

Both create a mirror image of the original, but in DNA replication the original is consumed to create the copies.

b)

Both result in an exact copy being created, but photocopying the original is broken down by the process

c)

Both result in an exact copy being created, but in DNA replication one half of the original becomes part of the copy

d)

Both create a mirror image of the original, but in photocopying multiple copies can be made at one time.

4.

What is the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids?

a)

Nucleic acids encode and transmit genetic information which is used to make proteins

b)

Proteins are produced by the mitochondria that are made up of nucleic acids

c)

Proteins compose the nucleic acids that store genetic information

d)

Nucleic acids are the basic units that compose proteins in the cell

5.

Which images represent pyrimidines? (two answers)

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which images represent purines? (two answers)

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
Which statement about DNA structure is correct?
a)
The two strands are identical and run in the same direction. 
b)
The two sides are identical and run in opposite direction. 
c)
The two sides are complementary and run in the same direction.
d)
The two sides are complementary and run in opposite direction.  
8.

What is the primary function of DNA?

a)

To determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein molecule

b)

To determine the sequence of saccharide monomers in a polysaccharide molecule

c)

To determine the sequence of traits in an individual

d)

To determine the sequence of fatty acids in a glycerol molecule

9.

The work of Erwin Chargaff allowed Watson and Crick to determine the rules of.......

a)

protein synthesis

b)

transcription

c)

hydrogen bonding

d)

nitrogenous base pairing

10.
How many rings do pyrimidine bases have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides?
a)
Topoisomerase
b)
DNA Polymerase
c)
Ligase
d)
Primase
12.
Notice the two arrows in the image.  These arrows are emphasizing the antiparallel (going in opposite directions) nature of DNA.  The arrows are also pointing to the ______ end of DNA.
a)
5 prime
b)
3 prime
c)
wrong
d)
right
13.

DNA polymerase BUILDS new DNA by adding new nucleotides from the ____________.

a)

5' to 3' direction

b)

3' to 5' direction

14.

Which of the following is considered the "Central dogma of biology"?

a)

Evolution by natural selection leads to changes in population

b)

"DNA that is transcribed into RNA which is translated into protein" .

c)

Proteins have four levels of structure. The fourth level is when all 3D subunits come together to make a functional protein.

15.

During DNA replication, which protein keeps the two strands of DNA from reannealing (sticking back together?)

a)

Single Stranded Binding Proteins (SSBP)

b)

Helicase

c)

DNA polymerase

d)

Ligase