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Genetics and heredity Unit 6

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

THis technique is called

a)

chromatography

b)

amino acid sequence

c)

gel electrophoresis

d)

DNA sequencing

2.

THis technique is used to separate fragments of DNA based on

a)

sequence

b)

size: large at top, small go to bottom

c)

size: large go to bottom, small stay at the top

d)

weight

3.

This technique is called _______ and is used to separate _______

a)

chromatography / DNA fragments

b)

electrophoresis/ pigment molecules

c)

chromatography / pigment molecules

d)

electrophoresis/ DNA fragments

4.

Genetic Diversity is important for which of the following reasons?

a)

disrupts the stability of ecosystems

b)

having identical organisms ensures a healthy ecosystem

c)

having many alleles present in a population increases survival chances

d)

cloning organisms is the best way to sustain a population

5.

In the double stranded DNA molecule, which bases pair together?

a)

T:A and C:U

b)

T:A and C:G

c)

T:U and C:G

d)

C:T and A:U

6.

In protein synthesis, DNA must first be copied into which molecule? (transcription)

a)

DNA is replicated before division in the nucleus

b)

DNA is copied into amino acids in the ribosome

c)

DNA is copied into mRNA in the nucleus

d)

mRNA is copied into amino acids at the ribosomes

7.

In protein synthesis, the mRNA is then used as

a)

a template in the nucleus

b)

a template to make more DNA

c)

mRNA is used to assemble amino acids at the ribosome

d)

mRNA is used as a template for DNA copying

8.

Which of the following shows the relationship correctly

a)

Genes are a segment of DNA that are transcribed to mRNA and translated into amino acids to make a protein

b)

Genes are a segment of DNA that are transcribed to amino acids and translated into mRNA to make a protein

c)

chromosomes are segments of DNA that code for proteins

d)

there are several chromosomes on one gene

9.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

genes are made of DNA. There are several genes on one chromosome, there are several chromosomes in the nucleus

b)

proteins are made of DNA. There are several proteins on one chromosome, there are several chromosomes in the nucleus

c)

DNA is made of proteins that make up chromosomes

d)

genes are proteins that code for DNA sequences

10.

Which of the two organisms likely have the most similar amino acid sequence?

a)

Tuatara and bird

b)

snake and crocodile

c)

bird and crocodile

d)

crocodile and lizard

11.

Which chemical is responsible for passing hereditary information on to the next generation?

a)

proteins

b)

nucleic acids

c)

carbohydrates

d)

lipids

12.

If 15% of a double stranded DNA genome is composed of "C" molecular bases, then what must also be true?

a)

15% is A

b)

15% is T

c)

15% is U

d)

15% is G

13.

These diagrams indicate what about the evolutionary relationship among three organisms

a)

A, B and C are all mammals

b)

A and B evolved from C

c)

A and B share a more recent common ancestor with each other than they do with C

d)

B and C evolved from A

14.

scientists spliced a gene coding for a toxin into crop plants. THis kills pest insects that destroy crops. Which statement best explains one potential concern regarding this technology?

a)

stem cells must be harvested from embryos

b)

cloning humans is not approved by many countries

c)

genetically modified crops might be harmful if eaten in large quantities

d)

genetically modified insects can outcompete native pests.

15.
Which of the following best describes a DNA molecule?
a)
double helix
b)
contains ribose
c)
made of amino acids
d)
contains Uracil
16.
Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?
a)
deoxyribose sugar and adenine
b)
deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond
c)
deoxyribose sugar and the nucleus
d)
deoxyribose sugar and phosphate
17.
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
a)
sugar, hydrogen, nitrogen base
b)
sugar, oxygen, nitrogen base
c)
sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base
d)
sugar, phosphate, protein
18.
Name this structure
a)
double helix
b)
nucelotide
c)
twisted ladder
d)
hydrogen bond
19.
Which organelle is DNA usually found in?
a)
cell membrane
b)
vacuole
c)
ribosome
d)
nucleus
20.
What is the complement to the DNA strand below:
5'-ATGCCAT-3'
a)
5'-TACGGTA-3'
b)
3'-TACGGTA-5'
c)
3'-ATGGCAT-5'
d)
5'-ATGGCAT-3'
21.

Which of the following is a base pair?

a)

Adenine - Cytosine

b)

Cytosine - Thymine

c)

Deoxyribose - Cytosine

d)

Cytosine - Guanine

22.
Which of the following is not a nitrogen base found in DNA?
a)
Thymine
b)
Uracil 
c)
Guanine
d)
Adenine
23.
What is the significance of the sequence (order) of the Nitrogen Bases in DNA?
a)
The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the number of chromosomes present in an organism.
b)
The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the traits that an organism will possess (have).
c)
The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines the gender of an organism.
d)
The order of the Nitrogen Bases determines whether an organism is abiotic biotic.
24.

How is the instructions for your traits carried on a DNA molecule?

a)

Sequence of the nitrogen bases

b)

In the Deoxyribose Sugar

c)

In the bond between the phosphate and the sugar

d)

In the phosphate group