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Achievement Series Q2 Post Test Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mindy is a 3 year old, she has grown 2 inches and gained 6 pounds since her last check up appointment. Which of the following statements best describes why this happens?

a)

The process of Meiosis is responsible for creating genetically identical new cells that help the body grow.

b)

The process of Meiosis creates new gamete cells that are responsible for growth and development.

c)

The process of Mitosis is responsible for creating genetically identical new cells that allow the body to grow and develop.

d)

The process of Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that are responsible for how a person grows and develops.

2.

During which phase of the Cell Cycle does DNA make a copy of itself?

a)

Prophase

b)

S- Phase

c)

G1

d)

G2

3.

If a cell typically has 16 chromosomes in it, how many chromosomes will be present in the daughter cells produced by Meiosis?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

32

d)

46

4.

During the process of DNA Replication, if a DNA strand reads: AAA CTA GGC, what will the complementary strand of DNA be?

a)

UUU GAU CCG

b)

AAA CTA GGC

c)

TTT GAT CCG

d)

TTT GUT CCG

5.

Which of the following is the part of the DNA molecule that actually stores the information for making proteins?

a)

Deoxyribose Sugar

b)

Phosphate

c)

Nitrogen Base

d)

RNA

6.

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the process of Mitosis?

a)

Produce Gametes

b)

Repair damaged cells

c)

Replace old cells

d)

Grow and develop

7.

Which of the following best describes the term Meiosis?

a)

Produces gametes, makes unique cells, produces 4 daughter cells.

b)

Produces somatic cells, makes identical cells, produces 2 daughter cells.

c)

Produces gametes, makes identical cells, produces 4 daughter cells.

d)

Produces somatic cells, makes unique cells, produces 4 daughter cells.

8.

Which of the following processes is responsible for producing genetically unique gametes?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Asexual Reproduction

c)

Crossing Over

d)

Transcription

9.

A ____________ is a section of nucleotides on a DNA strand that codes for a specific protein.

a)

Chromosome

b)

Sister Chromatid

c)

Homologous Chromosome

d)

Gene

10.

What are the three parts that make up a DNA nucleotide? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Ribose Sugar

b)

Deoxyribose Sugar

c)

Phosphate

d)

Nitrogen Base

11.

A DNA sequence reads: TAC GCG TTA, which of the following answers shows an insertion mutation that has occurred?

a)

AUG CGC AAU

b)

CAC GCG TTA

c)

TCG CGT TA

d)

TAC GCT GTT A

12.

If one strand of DNA reads: AAA CAT TTG CGG, what will the complementary strand of DNA be?

a)

TTT GTA AAC GCC

b)

UUU GUA AAC GCC

c)

AAA CAT TTG CGG

d)

TTT CUA UUC GCC

13.

If a DNA sequence reads: TAC TTT CAG, what will the mRNA sequence that is produced be?

a)

ATG AAA GTC

b)

AUG AAA GUC

c)

TAC TTT CAG

d)

AUG TTT GAC

14.

Which of the following types of mutations is likely to change only ONE amino acid in the sequence?

a)

Frameshift

b)

Insertion

c)

Deletion

d)

Substitution

15.

If you have an mRNA sequence that reads: AUG UCG GGA, what will the Amino Acid sequence that is produced be?

a)

Met - Arg - Lys

b)

Tyr - STOP - Cys

c)

Met - Ser - Gly

d)

Ile - Ser -Arg