WorksheetsRd. 3 - Genes & Heredity
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following acts as a template for creating mRNA?
DNA
protein
ATO
carbohydrate
RNA has what base that is instead of thymine?
guanine
adenine
thymine
uracil
DNA Sequence: ATCGCC
What will be the RNA sequence?
UAGCGG
TAGCGG
CGATAA
GCAUAA
What is the correct order to make a protein?
Protein --> DNA --> RNA
RNA --> DNA --> Protein
DNA --> RNA --> Protein
Protein --> RNA --> DNA
What is the term for a three-base mRNA sequence that codes for an amino acid?
ATG GGA ACT CCA
What amino acid is coded for by the codon UUA?
Phe
Ser
Leu
Pro
A technique used by genetisits to increase desirable traits in an organism is called?
natural selection
genome selection
cloning selection
artificial selection
When an organism is genetically engineered, what occurs?
the genome is identical to their parents'
they are made using half the genomes of two different species
the organism contains genes that were transferred from another organism
they are produced by breeding only the individuals with desired traits.
A biologist needs to know which of three male zebras fathered the litter. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
A breeder of a champion german shepard wants to make an exact copy of his champion dog. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
A child is born with a faulty gene that causes a serious disease. Which process can solve this problem.
organism cloning
genome sequencing
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
