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WorksheetsQuiz 3.2-Science10
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3570secs
Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?
ribose sugar and phosphate
deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond
deoxyribose sugar and the bases
deoxyribose sugar and phosphate
What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of bases?
RNA contains uracil in place of thymine
RNA contains uracil in place of adenine
RNA contains uracil in place of guanine
RNA contains uracil in place of cytosine
Which type of RNA functions as a blueprint of the genetic code?
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
During DNA replication, a DNA strand that has the bases CTAGGT produces a complementary strand with the bases
GAUCCA
AGCTTG
GATCCA
TCGAAC
What does the figure show?
anticodons
codons
the genetic code
the central dogma
A process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself.
Replication
Translation
Transcription
Gene therapy
How many nucleotide bases occur in nucleic acid?
four
five
six
infinite
Where can DNA be found?
cytoplasm
endoplasmic reticulum
nucleus
ribosome
Which of the following is the correct base pairing?
A-C, G-T
G-A, T-C
C-T, G-A
A-T, G-C
What is the PRIMARY function of nucleic acids?
store energy (long-term)
store genetic information
build skin, hair, nails, muscles
store energy (short-term)
Which is the correct sequence in central dogma?
replication, translation, transcription
transcription, replication, translation
replication, transcription, translation
transcription, translation, replication
What is the process that makes a complementary mRNA strand from a DNA strand?
protein synthesis
transcription
translation
polypeptide
What best explains the interaction between tRNA and mRNA during translation?
anticodons on the mRNA line up with complementary codons on the tRNA
anticodons on the tRNA line up with complementary codons on the mRNA
tRNA attach amino acids to the complementary mRNA sequence
mRNA attach amino acids to the complementary tRNA sequence
How many nucleotides make up a single codon?
3
5
4
1
What is shown in the picture?
replication
transcription
mitosis
translation
Identify No. 2
nitrogen base
phosphate group
deoxyribose sugar
nucleotide
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
sugar, hydrogen, nitrogen base
sugar, oxygen, nitrogen base
sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base
sugar, phosphate, protein
What describes a change in the DNA sequence?
Transcription
Translation
Replication
Mutation
What type of mutation involves substituting a DNA base with a different base?
gene/point mutation
chromosomal mutation
silent mutation
nonsense mutation
What type of mutation involves substituting a DNA base with a different base but still forms the same protein?
point mutation
silent mutation
nonsense mutation
missense mutation
What type of mutation involves adding or deleting bases from the DNA, which results in new codons (a shift in the reading of the codons)?
point mutation
silent mutation
nonsense mutation
missense mutation
Original DNA = TAC GAC TTG AAT
Mutated DNA = TAC GAC TCG AAT
What type of mutation has occurred?
Deletion
Substitution
Insertion
Inversion
Duplication
Original DNA = TAC GAC TTG AAT
Mutated DNA = TAC GTA CTT GAA T
What type of mutation has occurred?
Deletion
Substitution
Insertion
Inversion
Duplication
Original DNA = TAC GAC TTG AAT
Mutated DNA = TAC ACT TGA AT
What type of mutation has occurred?
Deletion
Substitution
Insertion
Inversion
Duplication
Which RNA bases would pair with TACGAA in transcription?
AUGCUU
ATGCTT
GCATCC
GCAUCC
A change in one DNA triplet that may result in a new triplet that codes for a stop codon instead of an amino acid is known as _____
missense
nonsense
frameshift
silent
A type of substitution in which no amino acids change is called ____
missense
nonsense
silent
deletion
In a point mutation, this would have the worst effect on the function of the protein.
an insertion or deletion near the end of a gene
an insertion or deletion at the beginning of the gene
an insertion at the middle of the gene
a base substitution
Which of the following can increase the rate of mutation?
UV Radiation
viruses
toxic chemicals
all choices are correct
Notice the abnormal 23rd chromosome. This individual suffers from which chromosomal genetic disorder?
Klienfelter's Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Cris-du-Chat Syndrome
Edward's syndrome
What makes up the "rungs of the ladder" in a DNA molecule?
Sugar and phosphate
Nitrogen base pairs
Nucleotides
Protein
What is the shape of DNA called?
Twisted ladder
Double helix
Spiraled molecule
Ladder Helix
DNA contains hereditary information for life. How would the following components of DNA be arranged, smallest to largest?
genes, chromosomes, nucleus, nitrogen bases
chromosomes, nitrogen bases, genes, nucleus
nitrogen bases, genes, chromosomes, nucleus
nucleus, chromosomes, genes, nitrogen bases
Two organisms that are closely related would have ____.
very similar DNA sequence
exactly the same DNA sequences
no proteins in common
completely different DNA sequence
The two most important things that the fossil record tells us about the history of life on Earth are...
some species go extinct, and it is impossible for new species to take their place
some species go extinct, and new species appear over time
species usually never go extinct, but somehow dinosaurs did go extinct
Earth never changes, and changes to life on Earth happen very quickly
A bird's wing and a butterfly's wing have the same function, but they have very different structures. These structures are classified as follows:
homologous structures
analogous structures
vestigial structures
embryological homologues
The process by which populations slowly change over time is called ___.
selective breeding
adaptation
speciation
evolution
Which of the following would be an example of homologous structures?
the trunk of an elephant, the snout of a pig, and the nose of a dog
the wings of a bat and the wings of a butterfly
the tale of a dolphin and the hump on a camel’s back
the arm bones of an ape and the front leg bones of a horse
Evolutionary biologists say that similarities between different species are evidence of which of the following?
Organs shrinking and losing their function
Formation of the first cell in an organic soup
The presence of a common ancestor in a species
The concept that life comes only from life
The tail bone, wisdom teeth, and appendix are all parts of the human anatomy that would be considered..
homologous structures
vestigial structures
fossils
extinct
If species A and B have very similar genes and proteins, what is probably TRUE?
species A and B share a relatively recent common ancestor
species A evolved independently of species B for a long period
species A is younger than species B
species A is older than species B
A species could go extinct if ____
food becomes more plentiful.
members of the species have adaptations to enhance survival.
the environment changes drastically and no one can adapt.
there is less competition for resources.
These are any part, remnant or evidence left by an organism in a rock.
evidences
fossils
artifacts
collections
Which of the following is not an evidence of evolution?
Fossil records
Comparative Anatomy
asteroid
Genetic Information
This refers to the variety and extent of differences among living things.
Biodiversity
Geodiversity
Biomes
Ecosystem
Which layer/structure is the oldest?
A
B
C
D
A process in which an organisms adapts to its environment through selectively reproducing changes in its genotype.
Natural Selection
Evolution
Radioactive Dating
Relative Dating
The oldest known animal fossils that is segmented.
cyanobacterai
trilobites
roaches
dinosaurs
The science that investigates the development of organisms from fertilized egg to time of birth or hatching.
embryonic development
molecular biology
fossil records
anatomical structure
The scientist that published the book "Origin of Species" in 1859.
Charles Darwin
Alfred Russel Wallace
Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
This theory stated that organisms can reshape or alter their traits depending on the
importance of those traits to the organisms. Lamarck believed that giraffes before having
short necks, but because of the need to survive and to reach tall trees for food. they kept
stretching their necks until these became longer and able to reach taller trees.
Theory of Use and Disuse
Theory of Need
Theory of Acquired Traits
Theory of Natural Selection
If a giraffe was successful in acquiring the trait of having a long neck, then the trait would
be passed on to its offspring.
Theory of Use and Disuse
Theory of Need
Theory of Acquired Traits
Theory of Natural Selection
The _____ states that organisms change over generations in response to their environment at the same time evolved because they must. Their ability to survive helped them develop characteristics necessary for them to adapt in each environment.
Theory of Use and Disuse
Theory of Need
Theory of Acquired Traits
Theory of Natural Selection
Giraffe species originally had varying neck lengths, but ___ favored the survival of
giraffes with longer necks that can feed on taller trees that were available.
Theory of Use and Disuse
Theory of Need
Theory of Acquired Traits
Theory of Natural Selection
It is also called the "survival of the fittest."
Theory of Use and Disuse
Theory of Need
Theory of Acquired Traits
Theory of Natural Selection
What word describes a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?
natural selection
mutation
camouflage
adaptation
If a new trait DOES help an organism survive, what may happen to it?
It dies and its DNA is not passed on
It survives and its DNA is passed on
It changes its traits to adapt and survive
The trees these moths used to live on were white, but have been covered in soot from coal factories. Which moth will be more successful in this environment?
Dark moth
Light moth
Both will be equally successful
Neither will be successful
Which best describes "natural selection"?
inherited characteristic that increases chances of survival
organisms with traits well suited to their environment survive and reproduce at a greater rate
a growing population causes a scarcity of resources
differences in the DNA sequence
Which of the following statements does NOT represent the idea of heritability by acquired characteristics?
I. A body builder develops stronger muscles during the course of his life, so his son will be strong as well.
II. A cat that lost its tail will produce offspring with shorter tails.
III. Over time, a population of heavily striped zebras increased over those without as much striping, as the heavily striped ones had a competitive advantage over the zebras with fewer stripes, and were, therefore, better able to reproduce.
I and III
I
III
II
