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DNA/RNA Test Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All living organisms have ________.

a)

arms

b)

hair

c)

DNA

d)

the ability to move

2.

What is a mutation?

a)

A superpower

b)

A change in the nucleotide sequence (bases) of a gene

c)

Something that happens when you get bitten by a spider

3.

Where is our genetic code found?

a)

cell wall

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

4.

What do we call a mutation that reduces an organism's chance to survive and reproduce?

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

c)

neutral

5.

What do we call a mutation that has no effect on an organism's ability to survive and reproduce? (Example: red hair is a genetic mutation)

a)

neutral

b)

beneficial

c)

harmful

6.

What do we call a mutation that increases an organism's chance to survive and reproduce? (Example: camouflage)

a)

neutral

b)

harmful

c)

beneficial

7.

The sequence CGA on DNA would be transcribed to ______ on mRNA.

a)

GCT

b)

GCU

c)

CGA

d)

AGC

8.

mRNA is read in groups of ______ bases

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

9.

In DNA, A pairs with _____.

a)

C

b)

G

c)

U

d)

T

10.

In RNA, A pairs with _____.

a)

T

b)

C

c)

U

d)

G

11.

In RNA and DNA, C pairs with _____.

a)

G

b)

T

c)

U

d)

A

12.

What is the most common type of gene mutation?

a)

deletion

b)

insertion

c)

substitution

13.

RNA needs DNA to take instructions to the ribosomes to make proteins

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The shape of DNA is referred to as ___________________.

a)

a single helix

b)

a double helix

c)

a triple helix

15.

The shape of RNA is referred to as ____________.

a)

a double helix

b)

a triple helix

c)

a single helix

16.

What is the name of the genetic disorder where the body produces abnormally thick mucus in the lungs and intestines, making it hard to breathe?

a)

sickle cell anemia

b)

cystic fibrosis

c)

hemophilia

d)

Down Syndrome

17.

What is the name of the genetic disorder where a person’s blood clots very slowly or not at all? This makes everyday bumps and bruises very dangerous, and sometimes life threatening.

a)

sickle cell anemia

b)

hemophilia

c)

cystic fibrosis

d)

Down Syndrome

18.

What are the correct base pairs for DNA?

a)

A-U C-G

b)

A-T C-U

c)

A-T C-G

d)

A-G C-T

19.

What are the correct base pairs for RNA?

a)

A-U C-G

b)

A-T C-G

c)

A-C T-G

d)

A-U C-T

20.

Mutations can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to the organism.

a)

False

b)

True