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PBS 2020 Quiz 3 Unit 1 DNA Analysis

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

DNA is a long chain made up of smaller subunits called

a)

nucleotid

b)

nucleotides

c)

Double helix

d)

Restriction enzymes

2.

What is the purpose of PCR?

a)

To amplify DNA (make lots of copies of DNA)

b)

Make Double helixs

c)

The genetic makeup of an individual

d)

To break apart the fat in the cell membrane

3.

When running a gel, DNA will move to the ____ end because the DNA has a ____ charge

a)

Double / helix

b)

mashing / individual

c)

positive / negative

d)

cytosine,/ thymine

4.

A nucleotide is made up of a sugar, a phosphate, and a _____

a)

Restriction enzyme

b)

positive molecule

c)

nitrogenous base

d)

polymerase chain

5.

Where is DNA found?

a)

with base pairs

b)

in a Double helix

c)

the nucleotides

d)

the nucleus

6.

DNA is and does what?

a)

strong bonds that hold nucleotides together

b)

multiple genes put together to form an organism

c)

ribonucleic acid. Sequence of nucleotides arranged in a specific order, contains instructions for a living organism

d)

Deoxyribonucleic acid. Sequence of nucleotides arranged in a specific order, contains instructions for a living organism

7.

The pentagon represents...

a)

Five carbon sugar

b)

the nucleus

c)

Adenine and Guanine

d)

Phosphate

8.

A Gene is...

a)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

b)

multiple genes put together to form an organism

c)

the sequence of nucleotides

d)

sequence of nucleotides that code for a specific protein

9.

A Genome is....

a)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

b)

Purines: Adenine and guanine

Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil

c)

a nucleotide

d)

multiple genes put together to form an organism. These are in the same order for each species of organism

10.

What are the steps of gel electrophoresis?

a)

1. Make the gel

2. Set up the gel apparatus

3. Load the DNA sample into the gel

4. Hook up the electrical current and run the gel

5. Stain the gel and analyze the results

b)

Purines: Adenine and guanine

Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil

c)

A solution of DNA molecules is placed in a gel.

d)

1. move extracted DNA into PCR tube

2. add primer 1 to PCR tube

3. add primer 2

4. add nucleotide to the PCR tube

5. add DNA polymers to the PCR tube

6. Place DNA PCR tube into DNA thermal cycler

11.

How do you read the gel in gel electrophoresis?

a)

By Placing DNA PCR tube into DNA thermal cycler

b)

By using Restriction enzymes

c)

Each set of DNA is in its own "lane". Once you have completed the steps of DNA use the DNA marker (ruler) to measure the DNA. Compare the DNA by looking at how similar or different each of the "lanes" is

d)

Stain the gel and analyze the light colored results

12.

What is the structure of DNA?

a)

the nucleus

b)

nucleotides

c)

Double helix

d)

Adenine and Guanine

13.

Restriction enzymes HaeIII, cuts DNA between which base pair sequence?

a)

AA/TT

b)

GG|CC

c)

GC/GC

d)

TA/AT

14.

To create recombinant DNA, foreign DNA is inserted into _____ DNA

a)

Virus

b)

Human

c)

Bacteria

d)

Fish

15.

What are the Steps of PCR ?

a)

Only one, To amplify DNA (make lots of copies of DNA)

b)

1. Make the gel

2. Set up the gel apparatus

3. Load the DNA sample into the gel

4. Hook up the electrical current and run the gel

5. Stain the gel and analyze the results

c)

1. Denaturation

2. Annealing

3. Extension

d)

No steps, because strong bonds that hold nucleotides together

16.

Gel electrophoresis purpose is ....

a)

To amplify DNA (make lots of copies of DNA)

b)

to make Purines: Adenine and guanine

c)

A solution of DNA molecules is placed in a gel. Because each DNA molecule is negatively charged, it can be pulled through the gel by an electric field. Small DNA molecules move more quickly through the gel than larger DNA molecules

d)

technique for sorting molecules or fragments of molecules by length. It is used to place someone at a crime scene, figure ot relatives, etc

17.

Why are we different?

a)

Purines: Adenine and guanine attack Pyrimidines: Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil

b)

We have strong bonds that hold nucleotides together

c)

the sequence of nucleotides within each gene have changes

d)

we break apart the fat in the cell membrane differently

18.

How does gel electrophoresis work?

a)

by Staining the gel

b)

to place someone at a crime scene

c)

The genetic makeup of an individual

d)

A solution of DNA molecules is placed in a gel. Because each DNA molecule is negatively charged, it can be pulled through the gel by an electric field. Small DNA molecules move more quickly through the gel than larger DNA molecules

19.

How many hydrogen bonds are between A and T?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

1

d)

4

20.

Outline the process of PCR

a)

1. move extracted DNA into PCR tube

2. add primer 1 to PCR tube

3. add primer 2

4. add nucleotide to the PCR tube

5. add DNA polymers to the PCR tube

6. Place DNA PCR tube into DNA thermal cycler

b)

No process, just a technique for sorting molecules or fragments of molecules by length

c)

A solution of DNA molecules is placed in a gel. Because each DNA molecule is negatively charged, it can be pulled through the gel by an electric field. Small DNA molecules move more quickly through the gel than larger DNA molecules

d)

To amplify DNA (make lots of copies of DNA)

21.

If Guanine makes up 20% of the DNA, what percentage would be Cytosine?

a)

20%

b)

30%

c)

60%

d)

Not enough information given

22.

What are the three parts of a nucleotides?

a)

James, Watson and Crick

b)

Bacteria, virus, and fungus

c)

Nitrogenous base, 5-carbon sugars, phosphate group

d)

Nitrogenous base, 6-carbon sugars, phosphate group

23.

Adenine and Thymine are considered to be...

a)

Bacteria

b)

Discovered the structure of DNA, but her discovery was credited to Watson and Crick

c)

polymerase chain

d)

base pairs

24.

PCR stands for

a)

polymerase chain reaction

b)

amplify DNA

c)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

d)

Peoxyribonucleic Carbon reaction

25.

Which two scientist are credited with discovered DNA?

a)

Whatson and Crock

b)

Nitrogenous base, and 5-carbon sugars

c)

Watson and Crick

d)

Guanine and Cytosine

26.

A monomer is ...

a)

base pairs

b)

a lone Bacteria

c)

nitrogenous base

d)

nucleotide

27.

What is the smallest component of DNA?

a)

an atom

b)

Nitrogenous base

c)

5-carbon sugars

d)

phosphate group

28.

Which nitrogenous bases are pyrimidines?

a)

nitrogenous base

b)

Adenine and guanine

c)

cytosine, thymine, uracil

d)

5-carbon sugars