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🌈 Quizizz #23 🌈 ( 2022-2023) Regents LE

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The arrangement of amino acids determines how a protein folds. The resulting shape of the protein determines

a)

the number of nucleotide bases in the protein

b)

the function of the protein

c)

the number of carbohydrates in the protein

d)

the expiration date of the protein

2.

Chemicals that lead to genetic mutations have the ability to alter the contents of

a)

the nucleus

b)

the cell membrane

c)

the cytoplasm

d)

the cell wall

3.

The diagram below represents a process taking place in a cell. The type of organic molecule that is being synthesized is

a)

a nucleic Acid

b)

a lipid

c)

a carbohydrate

d)

a protein

4.

The diagram below represents a process that is taking place in a cell. The cell structure carrying out the process is the

a)

newly forming organic molecule

b)

mRNA

c)

amino acid

d)

ribosome

5.

The arrangement of nucleotide bases most directly affects the

a)

amino acid sequence for a protein

b)

simple sugars for a carbohydrate

c)

cell membrane structure

d)

number of nuclei in a cell

6.

At high pH levels, a certain plant is observed to have a vibrant red color. The same plant is observed to have a pale pink color when pH levels are lowered. Which statement most accurately describes why this change in the color of the plant occurs?

a)

The environmental conditions alter the DNA of the plant.

b)

Every plant has a different set of genetic instructions that codes for traits.

c)

The coded material for this plant is not able to replicate in lower pH levels.

d)

Gene expression is being modified by interactions with the environment .

7.

Which diagram represents the relative locations of the structure below?

a)

(1)

b)

(2)

c)

(3)

d)

(4)

8.

What would most likely happen if there were a change in the base sequences of DNA?

a)

The DNA would no longer be an organic macromolecule and replication would cease.

b)

The quantity of ribosomes creating proteins would be altered.

c)

The amount of chromosomes resulting from cell division would decrease.

d)

The sequence of amino acids produced during protein synthesis would be altered.

9.
Genes found on DNA contain the instructions for making  
a)
pyrimidines 
b)
pyrimidines
c)
proteins
d)
purines
10.
Choose the nucleotide sequence of the RNA strand that would be complementary to the following strand: 
GTAGTCA
a)
UATUAGA
b)
ACGACTG
c)
CAUCAGU
d)
CATCAGT
11.
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
a)
Phenylalanine
b)
Tyrosine
c)
Leucine
d)
Stop codon
12.
Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG
a)
ATG TGA CAG
b)
TAC ACT GTC
c)
GTA AGT GAC
d)
CAT TCA CTG
13.
In a sample of DNA, 20 percent is Adenine. What are the percentages of the other bases?
a)
Thymine - 30 percent, Cytosine 25 percent, Guanine 25 percent
b)
Cytosine - 20 percent, Thymine - 30 percent, Guanine 25 percent
c)
Thymine - 20 percent, Cytosine 30 percent, Guanine 30 percent
d)
Thymine - 30 percent, Cytosine 30 percent, Guanine 20 percent
14.
What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?
a)
the shape (structure) of the nitrogen bases
b)
the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases
c)
the color of the nitrogen bases
d)
the frequency (number) of nitrogen bases
15.

When these bond together, they form a protein

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Peptide Bonds

c)

Ribose

d)

Nucleotides

16.

The bottom DNA sequence in the image has been altered by this type of mutation

a)

substitution

b)

insertion

c)

deletion

d)

translocation

17.

Original: ATC CAT

Mutation: ATC GCAT

What mutation occurred?

a)

deletion

b)

insertion

c)

silent

d)

transverse

18.

Identify the DELETION mutation form the following:

ATG CCA AAT

a)

ATG TCA AAT

b)

ATG CCT AAA T

c)

ATC CA AT

d)

ATG CCA AAT

19.

What is number 1 and what does it do?

a)

ribosome; protein synthesis

b)

ribosome; cellular respiration

c)

mitochondrion; cellular respiration

d)

nucleus; controls cell activities

20.

Identical twins were separated at birth and raised by two different families. Years later, one twin was a physically fit member of the cross-country team, and the other twin was overweight with slightly higher-than-normal blood pressure. The differences in these twins could be explained by the fact that

a)

the genes in the two individuals are completely different

b)

in twins, each individual inherits genes from only one parent

c)

the DNA bases in twins combine differently

d)

the environment can influence the expression of genes

21.

Two kittens in a litter are genetically different from each other and from their parents. These genetic differences are most directly due to

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

c)

cloning

d)

evolution

22.

Which statement is correct concerning hereditary information?

a)

A chromosome is composed of many genes.

b)

A gene is composed of many chromosomes.

c)

Each chromosome carries the same information.

d)

Each gene carries the same information

23.

A mutation occurring in a human can be passed from parent to offspring when it occurs in a

a)

lung cell, due to exposure to a toxic gas

b)

gamete formed in the ovary

c)

body cell undergoing mitosis

d)

heart cell with chromosome damage