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DNA Structure and Base Pairing Mini-Quiz

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify where DNA is located in the cell.

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Rough ER

2.

DNA has the shape of a:

a)

Double helix

b)

Single strand

c)

Circle

d)

Square

3.

The function of DNA is:

a)

To store genetic information

b)

To provide energy for the cell

c)

To transport oxygen in the blood

d)

To break down nutrients

4.

DNA is like a blueprint for your cells because it:

a)

Provides instructions for building and operating the cell

b)

Stores energy for the cell

c)

Protects the cell from viruses

d)

Helps the cell move

5.

If there is an error in the way the bases are set up, what might happen?

a)

The genetic code may be read incorrectly, leading to mutations.

b)

The DNA will become stronger.

c)

The cell will divide faster.

d)

No changes will occur.

6.

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: CGT AAG CGC TAA TTA

a)

GCA TTC GCG ATT AAT

b)

GCT TTC GCC TAT TAT

c)

CGT AAG CGC TAA TTA

d)

TGC AAC GCT ATT TAA

7.

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: TCT TAA ATG ATC GAT

a)

AGA ATT TAC TAG CTA

b)

AGA TTA TAC TAG CTA

c)

TCT ATT TAC TAG CTA

d)

AGA ATT TAC ATC CTA

8.

Determine the complementary DNA strand for the given DNA strand: AAT GAA TAG CTA GCT

a)

TTA CTT ATC GAT CGA

b)

AAT GAA TAG CTA GCT

c)

TTA GTT TAC GAA CGA

d)

TTA CTT TAC GAT CGT

9.

Which of the following correctly describes the three basic steps of DNA replication and identifies the enzymes involved in each step?

a)

1. Unwinding of DNA by helicase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by DNA polymerase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA ligase

b)

1. Unwinding of DNA by DNA polymerase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by helicase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA ligase

c)

1. Unwinding of DNA by ligase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by helicase, 3. Joining of fragments by DNA polymerase

d)

1. Unwinding of DNA by DNA ligase, 2. Synthesis of new strands by DNA polymerase, 3. Joining of fragments by helicase