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Will Fardig AP Biology Unit 6 Part 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The nitrogenous base adenine pairs with what other base to form a base pair?

(a)  

2.

Check all of the correct functions of DNA.

a)

Stores genetic information

b)

Expresses coded information as phenotypes

c)

Activates a receptor

d)

Undergoes precise replication

3.

Before replication, the DNA helix is ________

a)

Unwound

b)

Coiled

c)

Fragmented

d)

Compressed

4.

Semiconservative replication is the process in which a strand of the parental DNA acts as ____________ the new strand

a)

the opposite of

b)

the template for

5.

During synthesis, nucleotides are added to the __ side of the growing new strand

a)

5'

b)

3'

c)

4'

6.

Deoxyadenosine triphosphate, deoxythymidine triphosphate, deoxycytidine triphosphate, and deoxyguanosine triphosphate are collectively referred to as:

a)

deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates

b)

deoxyribonucleic acids

c)

triphosphate groups

d)

base pairs

7.

DNA (a)   catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to a new DNA chain.

8.

Eukaryotic chromosomes are what compared to prokaryotic chromosomes? Select all correct answers.

a)

Faster at replicating

b)

Longer

c)

Linear rather than circular

d)

Circular rather than linear

9.

The (a)   fork is where the DNA is split into singular chains to allow binding.

10.

What is an Okazaki fragment's purpose?

a)

To help synthesize DNA on the lagging strand

b)

To alter the direction of the replication fork

c)

It is the only way to stop DNA replication

d)

It prevents the DNA from making errors

11.

Which strand of newly synthesized DNA grows away from the replication fork and is made up of Okazaki fragments?

a)

lower strand

b)

lagging strand

c)

complex strand

d)

leading strand

12.

Select all correct information regarding telomeres.

a)

Telomeres are a string of repeated sequences in DNA.

b)

They prevent chromosomes from accidentally attaching.

c)

If missing, they are added by telomerase

d)

All of these are true

13.

Errors in replication can be mended by:

a)

Okazaki fragmentation

b)

Proofreading

c)

Mismatch repair

d)

Removal of the original DNA from the cell

14.

The polymerase chain reaction allows scientists to create several copies of a short DNA sequence in a test tube. Choose all correct ingredients to this reaction.

a)

A sample of DNA to be the template

b)

The four dNTPs

c)

Two short, artificial primers

d)

A DNA polymerase and salts to neutralize the pH

15.

(a)   are inherited changes in genes.

16.

Somatic and germline are types of:

a)

Enzymes

b)

Polymerases

c)

Mutations

d)

Organisms

17.

What is the total DNA sequence present in all a cell's chromosomes called?

a)

Genus

b)

DNA strand

c)

Genome

d)

Canonical strand

18.

Genes are transcribed into the (a)   , which are in turn translated into the amino acid sequences that make up proteins.

19.

A _______ mutation results from the gain, loss, or substitution of a single nucleotide, and a _______ mutation has extensive changes in the chromosomal structure.

a)

Swap, chromosome

b)

Degenerative, regenerative

c)

Chromosomal, point

d)

Point, chromosomal

20.

___________ are substances that cause mutations, like radiation or certain chemicals.

a)

Mutations

b)

Acids

c)

Mutagens

d)

Particles