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Intro to Genetics Quiz Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A group of 3 nucleotides

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Codon

d)

Chromosome

2.

Determine whether an organism will be male or female

a)

Sex Chromosomes

b)

Analogous Chromosomes

c)

Homologous Chromosomes

d)

Autosomes

3.

When DNA breaks off and is missing

a)

Deletion

b)

Substitution

c)

Addition

d)

Silent

4.

When the amino acid in a sequence remains the same but the RNA or DNA is changed

a)

Deletion

b)

Substitution

c)

Addition

d)

Silent

5.

When the amino acid or nucleotide is replaced with another

a)

Deletion

b)

Substitution

c)

Addition

d)

Silent

6.

When DNA is added to the sequence

a)

Deletion

b)

Substitution

c)

Addition

d)

Silent

7.

The passing of traits from one generation to the next

a)

Chromosome

b)

DNA

c)

Gene

d)

Heredity

8.

The shape of a DNA molecule

a)

Amniocentesis

b)

Homologous

c)

Double Helix

d)

Karyotype

9.

Any change in the DNA

a)

Mutation

b)

Heredity

c)

Gene

d)

Chromosome

10.

Is used to remove the amniotic fluid that is surrounding the fetus

a)

Codon

b)

Homologous Chromosome

c)

Amniocentesis

d)

Karyotype

11.

The basic unit of heredity

a)

Chromosome

b)

DNA

c)

Gene

d)

Heredity

12.

Chromosomes that are the same size, shape, and have the same genetic material

a)

Homologous Chromosome

b)

DNA

c)

Gene

d)

Heredity

13.

A picture of the chromosomes

a)

Codon

b)

Homologous Chromosome

c)

Amniocentesis

d)

Karyotype

14.

Translate the following from DNA to RNA

ATC

a)

CAT

b)

TAG

c)

UAG

d)

ATC

15.

Translate the following from DNA to RNA

GGC

a)

CCG

b)

GGC

c)

CTG

d)

CGG

16.

Translate the following RNA into DNA:

UCA

a)

AGT

b)

UCA

c)

AAT

d)

TGT

17.

Place the following in order from SMALLEST to LARGEST

a)

DNA --> Chromosome --> Gene --> Nucleus--> Cell

b)

DNA --> Gene --> Nucleus--> Chromosome --> Cell

c)

Gene--> DNA--> Chromosome --> Nucleus--> Cell

d)

DNA --> Gene --> Chromosome --> Nucleus--> Cell

18.

The enzyme that breaks down phenylalanine is missing; can be treated with a special diet

a)

Tay Sachs

b)

PKU

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

19.

Causes a progressive breakdown of brain cells and does not develop until later in life

a)

Tay Sachs

b)

Huntington's Disease

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

20.

The shape of the red blood cell changes to be moon-shaped

a)

Tay Sachs

b)

Huntington's Disease

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

21.

Causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs

a)

Tay Sachs

b)

Huntington's Disease

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

22.

The enzyme that breaks down lipids is missing; causes a buildup of fat in the brain

a)

Tay Sachs

b)

Huntington's Disease

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Sickle Cell Anemia

23.

Where does a mutation need to be in order for it to be passed onto the next generation?

a)

Body Cell

b)

Sex Cell

c)

Skin Cell

d)

Uterus

24.

If the amino acid sequence changes, Which of the following would NOT happen?

a)

It would make a different protein

b)

It would be a silent mutation

c)

The protein would not work as well

d)

The protein would not function

25.

What does GUG code for?

a)

START

b)

VAL

c)

STOP

d)

THR

26.

What does ACC code for?

a)

START

b)

SER

c)

STOP

d)

THR

27.

What does CAU code for?

a)

START

b)

SER

c)

STOP

d)

HIS

28.

What does UAU code for?

a)

TYR

b)

SER

c)

STOP

d)

HIS

29.

What does UGG code for?

a)

TRP

b)

SER

c)

STOP

d)

HIS

30.

Which of the following RNA sequence makes MET

a)

AUG

b)

AUA

c)

CUU

d)

CUA

31.

Which of the following RNA sequence makes ASP

a)

AUG

b)

GAU

c)

CUU

d)

CUA

32.

Which of the following RNA sequence makes STOP

a)

AUG

b)

GAU

c)

CUU

d)

UGA

33.

Translate the following RNA into DNA:

UUG

a)

AGT

b)

UCA

c)

AAC

d)

TGT

34.

Translate the following RNA into DNA:

AUC

a)

AGT

b)

TAG

c)

AAC

d)

TGT

35.

Translate the following from DNA to RNA

ACA

a)

UGU

b)

TGT

c)

TGU

d)

UGT